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M235 VDO

2018 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

412,277 mi
Last recorded412,277 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2018 Land Rover Defender70,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM235 VDO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 412,277 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 411,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front dust cover perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear dust cover perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front dust cover perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear dust cover perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 410,041 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 408,431 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 405,557 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s & o/s (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 405,528 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s & o/s (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 403,832 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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M235 VDO is a 2018 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 70,190 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 M235 VDO, 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 8 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M235 VDO registered?

M235 VDO is a 2018 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 2018.

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