MOT Status
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197,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate inscription illegible Front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front hub seals damp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU62 YPN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 YPN, 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 YPN registered?
AU62 YPN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 2012.
Is AU62 YPN safe to buy?
The MOT history for AU62 YPN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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