MOT Status
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176,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking by front x-member (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis to cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis to cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Corrosion throughout vehicle
Offside front sphere seal very damp
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box damp
both tracta seals damp
chassis rusty
slight play os swivel pins
slight play steering joints
steering box damp
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis xmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis xmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis xmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis xmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both tracta seals damp
chassis rusty
slight play os swivel pins
slight play steering joints
steering box damp
brake pipes rusty
chassis rusty
os swivel leaks
steering box leaks
steering box damp
Corrosion under vehicle
Front tractor seals damp
Offside rear brake slightly binding
rear x/member very rusty
slight play steering joints
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear x/member very rusty
slight play steering joints
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight oil leak from engine
slight oil leak from offside front hub
slight oil leak from steering boxs
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight oil leak from engine
slight oil leak from offside front hub
slight oil leak from steering boxs
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C11 YYU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C11 YYU, 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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What year was C11 YYU registered?
C11 YYU is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2001.
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