MOT Status
ValidMileage
101,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
corrosion to exhaust
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to exhaust system.
general under body corrosion
wet conditions.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
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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A15 SMO is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2009 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 60,456 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 A15 SMO, 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 17 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was A15 SMO registered?
A15 SMO is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2009.
Is A15 SMO safe to buy?
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