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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Coolant leak ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both hockey stick arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Coolant leak ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both hockey stick arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front axle hub swivels leaking
lower steering column uj slight play
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working all of them (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
both front axle hub swivels leaking
lower steering column uj slight play
wire rubbed through on front prop shaft
Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Front 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))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired bulk head on n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak no coolant in bottle ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear hub seal oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear hub seal slight leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Nearside Rear hub seal slight leak
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear hub seal slight oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear hub seal slight oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead to floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to bulk head (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
battery box corroded
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not sliding (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint boot burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected where upper a-frame attaches to crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire or fuel pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
battery box corroded
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ENGINE OIL LEAKS ()
WIPER WHEEL BOXES LOOSE ?
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' SCRATCHED (8.3.1a)
ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY/DAMPER ,FALLING APART
All position lamps not working NO SIDELIGHTS AT FRONT OR REAR (1.1.A.3b)
Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CROSSMEMBER HOLED/SPLIT IN 2 PLACES (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS LEG HOLED/CORRODED (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS LEG HOLED/CORRODED (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ENGINE OIL LEAKS ()
WIPER WHEEL BOXES LOOSE ?
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' SCRATCHED (8.3.1a)
ENGINE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY/DAMPER ,FALLING APART
Offside Front slight weep at swivel seal
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear crossmember holed (6.1.B.2)
Front FRONT PROPSHAFT REAR JOINT WORN
Offside Front slight weep at swivel seal
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
windscreen wiper wheel boxes worn
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
windscreen wiper wheel boxes worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak from front diff
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak from front diff
panel damage at off side front
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ANZ 6483 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.
Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 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 ANZ 6483, 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 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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ANZ 6483 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.
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