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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, Surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight dampness on front differential and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box slightly damp (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, Surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust flange corroded
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Small chip in windscreen
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various spots of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock turret holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both, inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting plate corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat latch damaged but functional
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box damp and front differential input seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, front trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust flange corroded
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak crystilisation on n/s of engine ()
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily wax oiled (6.1.1 (c) (i))
body corroded front drivers inner floor
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak crystilisation on n/s of engine ()
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily wax oiled (6.1.1 (c) (i))
body corroded front drivers inner floor
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Sterring box damp (2.1.5 (a))
Under side wax oiled
Various oil leaks
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Feed pipe to pas pump (2.1.5 (a))
Underside heavily wax oyled
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper differential support (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Emissions not tested Due to major fuel leak in engine bay. (8.2.2.2 (e))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Major fuel leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Drivers body mounting point corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
Oil Leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)
Rear Step Corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leak
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leak
N/S/R bench seat missing at time of test.
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
N/S/R bench seat missing at time of test.
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)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.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)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front seat belt mounting areas starting to corrode
offside rear seat back mounting damaged but seat back still secure in an upright position
power steering box and surrounding area damp no obvious source of leak at time of test
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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D5 NWT is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 NWT, 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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D5 NWT is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2001.
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