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Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play behind axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced end of crossmember above rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rail behind filter housing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both a pillars heavily corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ends behind axle (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed b pillars heavily corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear both passenger door frames heavily corroded
Rear tailgate frame heavily corroded
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt joint on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four corners of vehicle at chassis ends (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play behind axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside 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 to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt behind axle perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear passenger door frames heavily corroded both sides of vehicle
Rear tailgate frame heavily corroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rail by tie bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail shaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed front frame at hinge attachments insecure (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play behind axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside 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 to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt behind axle perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear doors both sides of vehicle framework heavily corroded
Rear tailgate lower framework heavily corroded
Coil spring corroded all four corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play behind axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear passenger door heavily corroded / weakend frame
Offside 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 to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear passenger door heavily corroded frame weakend
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear tailgate lower part of door frame work heavily corroded / weakened
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers not working as intended switch faulty (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated after hand brake is released (1.1.10 (f))
Coil spring corroded all four corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play behind axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear passenger door heavily corroded / weakend frame
Offside 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 to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear passenger door heavily corroded frame weakend
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear tailgate lower part of door frame work heavily corroded / weakened
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light impact damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface impact damage (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Lower Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) uj on link shaft (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in front of axle (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and lower (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of rear axle tie bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and lower (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light impact damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface impact damage (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt in front of axle (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play grease hub (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)
Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded all four corners of vehicle (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer rail (6.1.B.2)
Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt in front of axle (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play grease hub (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)
Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded all four corners of vehicle (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt in front of axle (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks and small cuts in tread pattern.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides upper and lower bushes (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded all four corners (2.4.C.1b)
Front prop rear uj worn.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front prop rear uj worn.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre showing age cracks in tread pattern but no visible ply or cords showing at this time.
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre showing age cracks in tread pattern but no visible ply or cords showing at this time.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake assembly needs attention.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake assembly needs attention.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside rear light guard insecure.
steering noisey.
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside rear light guard insecure.
steering noisey.
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
noise from steering.
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
nearside rear seat belt (side facing) catch covers missing.
noise from steering.
noise from steering (lock to lock check)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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PGZ 303 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 PGZ 303, 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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PGZ 303 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 2000.
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