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CH02 SMH

2024 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,698 mi
Last recorded96,698 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH02 SMH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2024
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 96,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 87,946 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 84,976 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 80,694 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,144 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,735 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 58,223 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,982 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,517 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 33,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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CH02 SMH is a 2024 Land Rover Defender in Black. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CH02 SMH, 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 2 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CH02 SMH registered?

CH02 SMH is a 2024 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 2024.

Is CH02 SMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH02 SMH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CH02 SMH have outstanding finance?

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