MOT Status
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100,840 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Swivel housing slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Swivel housing slight oil leak
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side step slightly loose
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Swivel housing slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Swivel housing slight oil leak
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side step slightly loose
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Borderline (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen missing (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Windscreen washer not working jet missing (3.5 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
rear cross member corroded border line
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
steering box slight leak
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
steering box slight leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DIL 4205 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.
Across all 2001 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 94,644 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.
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 DIL 4205, 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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DIL 4205 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 2001.
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