MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,112 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front bumper corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Both front hubs (not on brakes ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust is deteriorating (flanges)
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Both front hubs (not onto brakes) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust is deteriorating (flanges corroding)
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (tubular) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (tubular) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust is deteriorating (flanges corroded)
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tubular mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tubular mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust is deteriorating (flange)
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Coolant level is low
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust is deteriorating
Coolant level is low
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (Locking nut) (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust is deteriorating
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (steering box area) (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting area (triangle bush) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust is deteriorating
Exhaust is deteriorating
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust is deteriorating
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Towbar attachment insecure Bracket bolts insecure/missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Front and rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Rear chassis crossmember corroded near to tow bar prescribed area
Rear crossmember corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at hose end (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Washer jets loose
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear chassis crossmember corroded badly
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 litre of oil added to sump prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear disc corroded
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear disc corroded
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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M8 BLL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 M8 BLL, 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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M8 BLL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.
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