MOT Status
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133,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired sphere joint (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability wishbone bush missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top, poly bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top, poly bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top, poly bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened belt behind drivers seat (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened belt behind drivers seat (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all seat belts slight damage
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D5 MRV is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 D5 MRV, 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 D5 MRV registered?
D5 MRV is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2001.
Is D5 MRV safe to buy?
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