MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rusting (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tractor joint seal starting to leak
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front tractor joint seal is slightly damp
Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track rod end on front of axle linked to drop link stabiliser arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged flattened possibly by the exhaust falling off (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear section of exhaust missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tractor joint seal starting to leak
Offside Front tractor joint seal is slightly damp
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
rear exhaust pipe missing
reversing light not working
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
rear exhaust pipe missing
reversing light not working
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear lowers , advise replacement (5.3.2 (c))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s & n/s drag link ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))
nail in o/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.2 (c))
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both o/s/r & n/s/r (2.7.4)
slight oil leak nsf hub
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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7286 NG is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 7286 NG, 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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7286 NG is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2008.
Is 7286 NG safe to buy?
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