MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake light does not illuminate when parking brake applied.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bottom bush worn causing excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bottom bush worn causing excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working Offside front sidelight not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Rear fog lamp not working!Also no indication on dash or switch that its working. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working Both rear brake lights not working. (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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FO 7959 is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2016 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 23,481 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 FO 7959, 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 10 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was FO 7959 registered?
FO 7959 is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 2016.
Is FO 7959 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FO 7959 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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