MOT Status
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137,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
o/s front tyre wearing uneven on 3m
oil leaks
steering arms locking nuts loose
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front (front) track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Towbar attachment insecure safety pin missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt connected to steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
o/s front tyre wearing uneven on 3m
oil leaks
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman arm ball joint rubber (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides too front flex`s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement on axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perishing / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop link boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides too front flex`s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement on axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perishing / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working offside wiper arm not moving (3.4 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake warning light on
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle to diff (2.4.G.2)
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release plug missing (5.2.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle to diff (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion x3 side step mounts (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both front tyres stepped
o/s door step insecure
o/s/f axle swivel leaking
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
both front tyres stepped
o/s door step insecure
o/s/f axle swivel leaking
Oil leak
both front tyres badley stepped on inner edge
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
power steering noisey
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
power steering noisey
Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front Hub seal has slight leak
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
advise front no plate smaller than standard
advise seat belts of a diffrent type fitted
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C8 MEK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 C8 MEK, 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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C8 MEK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 2003.
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