MOT Status
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145,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material join at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive on steering joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded joint at brake hose and union corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission on steering joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking dripping from steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material join at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive on steering joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both Nearside and Offside hub seals leaking
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))
Both Nearside and Offside hub seals leaking
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Ball joint has slight play steer arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play drag link (2.2.B.1f)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Ball joint has slight play steer arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play drag link (2.2.B.1f)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine oil leak
rear universal joint (propshaft) showing signs of wear
unable to clearly inspect front brake pads
Centre Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine oil leak detected
rear universal joint (propshaft) showing signs of waer, not considered excessive
unable to clearly inspect front brake pads
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres showing signs of uneven wear
handbrake travel detected through lever
heavy engine oil leak detected from under vehicle
unable to clearly inspect front brake pads
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres showing signs of uneven wear
handbrake travel detected through lever
heavy engine oil leak detected from under vehicle
unable to clearly inspect front brake pads
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RRL 5S is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 RRL 5S, 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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RRL 5S is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.
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