MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,420 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around and between spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis between and around spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
all 4 tyres perished
rear axle leaking oil
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
all four tyres have perished sidewalls
rear axle leaking oil
advise rear brake drums damp - possible leak
oil leak from engine
oil leak from gear box
oil leak from transfer box
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advise rear brake drums damp - possible leak
oil leak from engine
oil leak from gear box
oil leak from transfer box
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak at front & rear
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak at front & rear
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GOF 78V is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 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 GOF 78V, 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 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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GOF 78V is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 2000.
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