MOT Status
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101,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet broken (3.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt balljoint boot at steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.2a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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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R12 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 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 R12 DEF, 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 20 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was R12 DEF registered?
R12 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 2006.
Is R12 DEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R12 DEF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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