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142,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced angle plates on crossmember in front of axle, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced angle plates on crossmember in front of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
headlights poor pattern
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt not functioning as intended bolt not fitted (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced angle plates on crossmember in front of axle, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced angle plates on crossmember in front of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Centre to rear exhaust flange slightly corroded
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis / cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering damper bush has slight play
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front tractor/swivel joint leaking oil
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front bumper iron corroded and in poor condition
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
engine oil leaks
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front tractor/swivel joint leaking oil
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front bumper iron corroded and in poor condition
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
engine oil leaks
exhaust flanges rusty
front and rear springs rusty
rear brake discs rusty
rear of chassis getting rusty
rear suspension mounts getting rusty
rear upper shock mounts slight movement
exhaust brackets rusty
rear diff has oil leak from nose
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
exhaust brackets rusty
rear diff has oil leak from nose
steering damper bottom bush is worn
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
offside rear tyre cracking on inside
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A1 RJE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 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 A1 RJE, 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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A1 RJE is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 2001.
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