MOT Status
ValidMileage
108,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Indicator full of water
signs of oil around front tractor joints
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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CA53 BLU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 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 CA53 BLU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of CA53 BLU?
You can check the full history of CA53 BLU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was CA53 BLU registered?
CA53 BLU is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 2012.
Is CA53 BLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for CA53 BLU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does CA53 BLU have outstanding finance?
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