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144,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near side chassis and out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside chassis and out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake hose slight tight
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake hose slight tight
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside foot well rusty
offside foot well rusty
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
battery tray corroded
rear cross member corroded not exssesive
steering box slight leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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Q408HVG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 Q408HVG, 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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Q408HVG is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 2000.
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