MOT Status
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155,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above front chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/ under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy also has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft front universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft front universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front body mounting rusted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
offside and nearside front diff seals leaking
offside and nearside rear body mounts corroded and holed (in front of rear wheels)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside and nearside front diff seals leaking
offside and nearside rear body mounts corroded and holed (in front of rear wheels)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
park brake lever high
sweats at front hub seals
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
park brake lever high
sweats at front hub seals
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M50 MVC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 M50 MVC, 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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M50 MVC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 2000.
Is M50 MVC safe to buy?
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