MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member for A frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fuel smell around fuel filter area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear radius arm mounting , corrosion is before and after bracket on the underside of the chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fuel smell around fuel filter area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security MAIN CHASSIS RAIL NEAR RADIUS ARM MTG BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test STICKER
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near rear connection flange (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
oil leaks from engine gearbox and axles
Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view loose on fixing (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross Member (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker in b zone
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre perishing,advise to replace very soon.
nearside/offside rear tyres perishing.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
rear brake discs corroding,advise to replace soon.
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HIG 3888 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 HIG 3888, 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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HIG 3888 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2000.
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