MOT Status
ValidMileage
159,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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62 DG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 2005 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 76,444 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 62 DG, 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 21 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was 62 DG registered?
62 DG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2005.
Is 62 DG safe to buy?
The MOT history for 62 DG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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