MOT Status
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104,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR ONE (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP AND SMALL CRACK IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle ball end leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle ball end leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle ball end leaking grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle ball end leaking grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on drivers side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible broken (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle ball end leaking grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle ball end leaking grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper short pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper short pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper short pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam very dull only just on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper short pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU62 SOA is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 AU62 SOA, 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 AU62 SOA registered?
AU62 SOA is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 2012.
Is AU62 SOA safe to buy?
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