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B348 ECV

2001 Land Rover LWB

Yellow Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests40 (21 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate52.5%

Mileage

95,905 mi
Last recorded95,905 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB348 ECV
MakeLand Rover
ModelLWB
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

21 pass 19 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 95,905 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive Servo corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox & rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 95,220 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Servo corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 95,203 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Swivel bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Servo corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Hub seal leaking

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 93,492 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust has a slight leak

coolant leak

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Mar 2024 93,492 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust has a slight leak

coolant leak

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Mar 2023 90,753 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Hub seal slightly leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 90,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Hub seal slightly leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 88,888 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive waterpump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine,gearbox and axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

corrosion to both headlamp reflectors and poor patterns BORDERLINE

distortion to n/s/f tyre and deep cuts to outer sidewall

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 14 Mar 2022 88,886 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear u.j. (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive waterpump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine,gearbox and axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

corrosion to both headlamp reflectors and poor patterns BORDERLINE

distortion to n/s/f tyre and deep cuts to outer sidewall

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2021 85,013 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 84,974 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,066 miles

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough stiff (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 82,058 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough stiff (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 80,406 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 75,148 miles

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 27 Feb 2018 75,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all brake unions wet but no leaks found

long foot brake travel

Fail 2 Mar 2017 70,567 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported on axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play loose (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all brake unions wet but no leaks found

long foot brake travel

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,984 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 65,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger - top of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 61,685 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 61,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,655 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 57,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,885 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 53,845 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,326 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 48,320 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,010 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 42,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,519 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 32,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 25,580 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 25,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2007 18,354 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 18,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 12,081 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 12,081 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 6,059 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 6,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Land Rover LWB?

Based on 1,499 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
1,034
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
position lamp(s) not working 49
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
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B348 ECV is a 2001 Land Rover LWB in Yellow with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.5%.

The most common reason a Land Rover LWB fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B348 ECV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 25 years old, this Land Rover LWB is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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B348 ECV is a 2001 Land Rover LWB, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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