MOT Status
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130,938 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
steering box has slight play
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Side light stalk loose
Light switch stiff but still operates
Nearside Front Slight play on steering arm ball joint
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Slight play on steering box joint
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Drag link 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside front [outriggers ] (2.4.A.3)
Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front offside bush (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside and offside rear (6.6.6)
brakes feeling spongy on road test ?
centre exhaust silencer and all pipe flanges showing signs of deterioration
clutch pedal rubber showing signs of wear
clutch slave cylinder feed pipe heavily corroded
signs of free play in front and rear differential areas?
signs of general corrosion on chassis,crossmember areas
reversing lights not working
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipes coated
Coated heavily underneath with underseal
Rear discs corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipes coated
Coated heavily underneath with underseal
Front brake pads look low
Nearside front wheel binding
Rear discs corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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R40 SGS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R40 SGS, 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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R40 SGS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2000.
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