MOT Status
ValidMileage
74,367 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Seat belt slightly damaged Both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged both front and o/s/r perished (5.2.3 (j))
indicator self cancel not working
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Valve stem slightly damaged both front and o/s/r perished (5.2.3 (j))
indicator self cancel not working
Gearbox front pinion seal leaking
Nearside Front Swivel seal leaking
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leak-front diff
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight oil leak (transfer box seal)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
slight oil leak (transfer box seal)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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FW55 CJW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2010 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 58,096 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 FW55 CJW, 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 16 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was FW55 CJW registered?
FW55 CJW is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2010.
Is FW55 CJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for FW55 CJW 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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