MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
both front tractor joints pitted and corroded
both front tyres cracked and perished
knock on steering when turning from lock to lock but only wen vehicle is moving
nearside front washer jet not working
offside and nearside bump stops missing
oil leak on front diff
rear exhaust has a part of the system slightly deteriorated
signs of nearside rear diff oil seal leaking
slight play in offside front tractor joint
surface corrosion to both nearside and offside chassis rails
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
both front tractor joints pitted and corroded
both front tyres cracked and perished
nearside front washer jet not working
nearside rear bump stop hanging off
offside rear bump stop missing
oil leak from front diff
slight water leak from bottom of radiator
steering box oil leak (boarder line pass)
surface corrosion to both nearside and offside chassis rails
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
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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254 LVX is a 1958 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1958 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 48,853 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 254 LVX, 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 68 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 254 LVX registered?
254 LVX is a 1958 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1958.
Is 254 LVX safe to buy?
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