MOT Status
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101,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel arch moulding damaged
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Wipers not self parking
Nearside Rear wheel arch damage
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear wheel arch damage
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Central Front SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM DIFFERENTIAL
Front Outer BOTH SWIVEL HOUSING OIL SEALS LEAKING
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play FRONT ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LINK ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play DROP ARM TO STEERING BOX (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LINK ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear UN-ABLE TO SEE PADS/DISCS CLEARLY FOR WEAR
SLIGHT KLONK FROM REAR WHEN DRIVE TRAIN TAKEN UP
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH SHARP EDGES (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM DIFFERENTIAL
Front Outer BOTH SWIVEL HOUSING OIL SEALS LEAKING
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play FRONT ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LINK ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play DROP ARM TO STEERING BOX (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LINK ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear UN-ABLE TO SEE PADS/DISCS CLEARLY FOR WEAR
SLIGHT KLONK FROM REAR WHEN DRIVE TRAIN TAKEN UP
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
front wipers do not automatically park in the away position.
near side front headlamp glass shows damage.
near side front headlamp unit is loosely mounted with movement at the unit itself.
various power assisted steering system components show oil/fluid contamination.
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
near side rear bottom shockobsorber bush worn
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LB59 XEG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 LB59 XEG, 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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LB59 XEG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 2010.
Is LB59 XEG safe to buy?
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