MOT Status
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brake pipes corroded front to rear
underbody corroded
Fluid leak, but not excessive front transfer box has a small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Stopping on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive front transfer box has a small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side upper bush' s (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished and started to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side upper bush' s (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished and started to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Split (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Split (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))
Offside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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DU12 XVN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 DU12 XVN, 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 DU12 XVN registered?
DU12 XVN is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2012.
Is DU12 XVN safe to buy?
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