MOT Status
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104,975 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded pedal mounting floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 9 years old,advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 9 years old,advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn uneven on inner edge
int knock from steering column
rear seat frames corroded
underbody corroded
underside undersealed
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 9 years old,advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 9 years old,advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn uneven on inner edge
int knock from steering column
rear seat frames corroded
underbody corroded
underside undersealed
O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front tyre worn uneven on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
park brake little reserve travel
underside undersealed
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FRONT PIPE REAR JOINT LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner axle mist of oil behind hub
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner axle mist of oil behind hub
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Coolant level low
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner axle mist of oil behind hub
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner axle mist of oil behind hub
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Both front headlamps deteriorated.
corrosion in underside of body.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C17 LKS is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.
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 C17 LKS, 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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C17 LKS is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 2003.
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