MOT Status
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108,858 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Diesel filter mountain insucure
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded engine bay to rear over chassis (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DV51 RYY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 DV51 RYY, 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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DV51 RYY is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 2001.
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