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114,659 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion on all brake, steering, suspension and chassis components
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion on all brake, steering, suspension and chassis components
All steering, suspension and braking components corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
brake pipes covered in grease or other material
slight corrosion on all brake, steering and suspension components
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
brake pipes covered in grease
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
brake pipes covered in grease
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease
Exhaust corroded
Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody & Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease
Exhaust corroded
Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody & Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipes have surface corrosion
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipes have surface corrosion
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipes have surface corrosion
Exhaust corroded
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust corroded
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)
Front brake pads wearing thin & discs corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.A.1)
brake pipes have surface corrosion
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust corroded
nearside rear shocker bushes worn
offside front brake sticking slightly
rear brake discs corroded
exhaust corroded
nearside rear shocker bushes worn
offside front brake sticking slightly
rear brake discs corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front 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 tyre worn
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside rear tyre worn
all brake discs have surface corrosion
all brake pipes have surface corrosion
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion on n/s rear brake disc
cut in o/s/f seat belt
nearside door mirror loose
slight play in rear shock absorbers
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
corrosion on n/s rear brake disc
cut in o/s/f seat belt
nearside door mirror loose
slight play in rear shock absorbers
n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm
service brake efficiency 50%
slight corrosion on rear brake discs
slight fraying to o/s seatbelt
slight judder o/s/r brake
slight play in steering damper bush
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm
slight corrosion on rear brake discs
slight fraying to o/s seatbelt
slight judder o/s/r brake
slight play in steering damper bush
both rear brake discs slightly pitted
cuts in both front tyre & perishing
n/s/f tyre worn to 3.8mm
o/s/f tyre worn to 1.8mmon inner edge (recommend replacing)
rear shock absorber top bushes wearing
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B8 YNH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 B8 YNH, 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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B8 YNH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2003.
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