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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
n/s rear out rigger corroded
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
n/s rear out rigger corroded
Offside Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box lower seal (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
horn switch loose
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier cab floor corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of chassis leg (two areas) (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively shaft front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front o/s wiper arm loose/spindle worn
Offside Front o/s/f footwell corroded outside prescribed area
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front o/s wiper arm loose/spindle worn
Offside Front o/s/f footwell corroded outside prescribed area
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis near rear hockey stick bush mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front of chassis near steering box (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Bush seat cups rotten and missing (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
coolant pipe chaffing on offside engine mounting bracket
fuel pipe chaffing on steering arm
oil leak from engine
oil leak from transfer box
steering damper has slight play in a bush
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
welding repairs to underside
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside and nearside rear chassis corroded
wear to rear brake discs
Front brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front seatbelt stalk plastic casing missing
Rear brake discs slightly corroded
Slight crack in nearside front headlamp
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Front brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front seatbelt stalk plastic casing missing
Rear brake discs slightly corroded
Slight crack in nearside front headlamp
Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NSG 8 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 NSG 8, 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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NSG 8 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 2000.
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