MOT Status
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109,775 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device & holder on top of dash / lower screen area, ()
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential axle case / filler plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel housing / seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lower / outer webbing (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel housing / seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lower / outer webbing (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush - lower bushes, and upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush - lower bushes, (5.3.2 (c))
Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device & holder on top of dash / lower screen area, ()
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential axle case / filler plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel housing / seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lower / outer webbing (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported attached to axle case (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel housing / seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lower / outer webbing (7.1.2 (b))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint boot poor condition (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorbers have worn bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint boot poor condition (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorbers have worn bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
offside front swivel seal slight leak.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
offside front swivel seal slight leak.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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SL59 YEG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 SL59 YEG, 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 SL59 YEG registered?
SL59 YEG is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 2010.
Is SL59 YEG safe to buy?
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