MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear rear diff pinion oil seal slight leak
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear rear diff pinion oil seal slight leak
Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Floor not fully secure centre floor slight corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front nsf swivvel seal slight leaking
Nearside Rear tri bush slight play
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tri bush has slight play
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both bottom shock absorber bushes have excessive play (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both upper shock absorber bushes have excessive play (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front nsf swivvel seal slight leaking
Nearside Rear tri bush slight play
Offside Rear tri bush has slight play
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper and Lower Bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper and Lower bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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2 LSW is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2008 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 66,184 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 2 LSW, 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 18 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was 2 LSW registered?
2 LSW is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 2008.
Is 2 LSW safe to buy?
The MOT history for 2 LSW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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