MOT Status
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86,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Drag Link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Drag Link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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246 LYA is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2012 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 49,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 246 LYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was 246 LYA registered?
246 LYA is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 2012.
Is 246 LYA safe to buy?
The MOT history for 246 LYA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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