MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,459 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s front brake sheild broken
Oil leak
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front discs worn and pitted
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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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C12 PLY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 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 C12 PLY, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was C12 PLY registered?
C12 PLY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 2003.
Is C12 PLY safe to buy?
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