MOT Status
ValidMileage
129,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
rear shocker lower bushes worn
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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CSL 540 is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc 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 CSL 540, 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 CSL 540 registered?
CSL 540 is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2012.
Is CSL 540 safe to buy?
The MOT history for CSL 540 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.
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