MOT Status
ValidMileage
96,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Hub seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Foremost (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fronts covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Hub seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front hub seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake pads metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front hub seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Hub seal leaking
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Hub seal leaking
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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DC51 BAT is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2011 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,514 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 DC51 BAT, 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 15 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was DC51 BAT registered?
DC51 BAT is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 2011.
Is DC51 BAT safe to buy?
The MOT history for DC51 BAT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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