MOT Status
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106,760 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt under steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to os and ns front flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush os and ns rear , advise replacement (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to os and ns front flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working os and ns front (4.2.1 (a))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush os and ns rear , advise replacement (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to os and ns front flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush os and ns rear (2.7.4)
rear door step insecure
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to os and ns front flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to legal limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush os and ns rear (2.7.4)
rear door step insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish and crack
Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish and crack
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish and crack
Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish and crack
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CV12 VSX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 CV12 VSX, 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 CV12 VSX registered?
CV12 VSX is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2012.
Is CV12 VSX safe to buy?
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