MOT Status
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104,489 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front shock absorber turrets showing signs of corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Slight seepage from front swivels
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers turret both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fluid leak but not excessive front axle swivels
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorbers turret both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fluid leak but not excessive front axle swivels
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s bulkhead/footwells (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
exhaust corroded at rear joint
Ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint on steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
exhaust corroded at rear joint
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
exhaust corroded at exhaust joint
exhaust corroded at joint
exhaust corroded at joints
rear exhaust corroded at joint
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S18 SFD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 S18 SFD, 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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What year was S18 SFD registered?
S18 SFD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2000.
Is S18 SFD safe to buy?
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