MOT Status
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174,639 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wing at flexi bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusted (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusted (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel tank carrier corroded o/s
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm both bushes at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Fuel system component leaking At filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wing at flexi bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusted (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusted (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel tank carrier corroded o/s
Nearside Rear brake low effort
Offside Front door lower hinge badly worn.
Offside Rear foot brake low effort
Rear corrosion on rear crossmember near tail gate hinges
exhaust tail pipe rotten
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load female bolt through webbing and not at anchorage point. (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake low effort
Offside Front door lower hinge badly worn.
Offside Rear foot brake low effort
Rear corrosion on rear crossmember near tail gate hinges
exhaust tail pipe rotten
slight oil leak
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake effort 16%
Steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play and boot deteriorated
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rail's (6.1.1 (c) (i))
wax oil covering all chassis rail's
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rail's (6.1.1 (c) (i))
wax oil covering all chassis rail's
under seal on all chassis rails
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play first after drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Ball joint has slight play drop arm from box (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
n/s rear hub seal leaking oil slightly
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
hole in n/s headlamp
both front tyres worn on edges
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AV03 VGE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 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 AV03 VGE, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AV03 VGE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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