MOT Status
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111,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod end LH (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear axle- A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
wipers dont park
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handrbrake (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower UJ onto steering box (2.2.2 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides, rear trailing arm bushes, chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear axle- A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
wipers dont park
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Centre Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tread in poor condition.
Offside Rear Tread in poor condition.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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FL62 VEF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 FL62 VEF, 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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How do I check the history of FL62 VEF?
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What year was FL62 VEF registered?
FL62 VEF is a 2012 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2012.
Is FL62 VEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FL62 VEF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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