MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
offside door mirror cracked
oil leak to engine
rear fog lamp not working
slight corrosion to front brake discs
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
vin number not displayed in correct position unable to find plate
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
offside door mirror cracked
oil leak to engine
rear fog lamp not working
slight corrosion to front brake discs
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
vin number not displayed in correct position unable to find plate
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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266 ANV is a 1961 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1961 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 67,251 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 266 ANV, 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 65 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 266 ANV registered?
266 ANV is a 1961 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1961.
Is 266 ANV safe to buy?
The MOT history for 266 ANV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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