MOT Status
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147,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play Y peace ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear all others covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axel support ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axel support ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tow bar mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All tyres cracked and perished between treads
Rear chassis cross member corroded
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole next to rear step mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
All tyres cracked and perished between treads
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
steering damper bushes badly worn
Oil leak
o/s/f drop arm slightly play
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B2 PKP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 B2 PKP, 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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B2 PKP is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2001.
Is B2 PKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for B2 PKP shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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