MOT Status
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87,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Front and rear coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and nsf ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front half shaft seal leaking
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both front swivel joints leaking
child seat fitted nsr
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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DV62 VSJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc 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 DV62 VSJ, 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 DV62 VSJ registered?
DV62 VSJ is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2012.
Is DV62 VSJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DV62 VSJ 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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