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Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
General corrosion on under-body.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside and nearside belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
small tear on nearside outer front tyre wall
Nearside Rear indicator deteriorated
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Nearside Rear wheel slight play
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box chassis section near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis / crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear indicator deteriorated
Nearside Rear wheel slight play
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
rear exhaust bracket corroded and weak
slight engine oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
rear brake pads look low
slight engine oil leak
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside headlamp aim on lower limit
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside headlamp aim on lower limit
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
knock from steering
knock from steering
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
offside front chassis body bracket corroded
some cracking to nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
offside front chassis body bracket corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front anti-roll bar not fitted
front to rear brake pipe corroded
nearside door mirror loose
oil on steering box
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front anti-roll bar not fitted
front to rear brake pipe corroded
nearside door mirror loose
oil on steering box
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OIL LEAK ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
slight seepage of oil from around rear differential and gearbox
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G7 DEF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 G7 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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G7 DEF is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 July 2001.
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