MOT Status
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258,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front hub seals damp
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine And Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Front Axle Near to Propshaft Input (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame Ball Joint - Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine And Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Front Axle Near to Propshaft Input (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer both (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer both (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Limit plate 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (f))
Intermediate drop arm insecure bolt loose - as marked yellow (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking Engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Power steering component leaking Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Un-swept section in centre of screen . (3.4 (b) (ii))
play in wiper linkages
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower B post (5.2.6)
Windscreen "DEFENDER" script removed for test
side facing rear seats not fitted at time of test
wiper linkages worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower B post (5.2.6)
Windscreen "DEFENDER" script removed for test
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
side facing rear seats not fitted at time of test
wiper linkages worn
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front to rear steel brake pipes rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
rear-centre body support beam rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped not clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
rear-centre body support beam rusty
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
nearside front mudflap poorly secured
slight lift in steering drop arm balljoint
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
nearside front mudflap poorly secured
slight lift in steering drop arm balljoint
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
areas of surface corrosion to chassis/underside
rear fuel pump noisey
items removed from screen for test
park brake lever travel hi
drivers seat in poor condishion
rear seat backs in poor condishion
wiper blades in poor condishion
centre cubby box between front seats poorly secured
centre stop light not working
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear passenger door not opening - belt checked from inside vehicle
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A15 XGT is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
Across all 2001 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 94,644 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 A15 XGT, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A15 XGT registered?
A15 XGT is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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