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254 LVX

1958 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,214 mi
Last recorded99,214 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1958 Land Rover Defender48,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration254 LVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 99,214 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 99,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 97,470 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 97,470 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 97,330 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 96,742 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2006 96,266 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 96,265 miles

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.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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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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254 LVX is a 1958 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1958.

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