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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged o/s rear rearmost seatbelt DETACHED from the buckle (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
n/s swivel hub leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
REAR CROSS MEMBER RUSTY
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
dog guard fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelts and seats
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
dog guard fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelts and seats
dog cage in back, can't fully inspect seat belts
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front inner hub seal leaking
Nearside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall
Oil leak
Slight play in drag link ball joint
Nearside rear tyre has small cuts in sidewall
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R240 BUH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 R240 BUH, 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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R240 BUH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 2000.
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