MOT Status
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164,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Front front hub seals slightly leaking
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
front numberplate damaged
stearing box drop bar boot split
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Front front hub seals slightly leaking
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
front numberplate damaged
stearing box drop bar boot split
BOTH FRONT HUB SEALS SLIGHTLY LEAKING
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. wont move (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wrapped around drag link (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
general chassi corosion
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
stearin damper bush worn
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E25 DEF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 E25 DEF, 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 E25 DEF registered?
E25 DEF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 2001.
Is E25 DEF safe to buy?
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