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Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive various spots none of which are considered excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak diff pinion area ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak engine area ()
Oil leak transfer box area ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Oil leak diff pinion area ()
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Oil leak diff pinion area ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak engine area ()
Oil leak transfer box area ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Oil leak diff pinion area ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Oil leak diff pinion oil seal leaking ()
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
some pitting near side swivel hub
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust;; centre silencer mount deteriorating
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
exhaust;; centre silencer mount deteriorating
brakes;; brake roller test just met requirments
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
brakes;; brake roller test just met requirments
Offside rear brake performance low.
Overall brake efficiency low 60 percent.
Steering box has slight misting of fluid.
Front number plate cracked along lower edge, still readable.
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
spherical joint on nearside has pitting in chrome surface,but is not leaking oil
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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SPM 798 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 SPM 798, 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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SPM 798 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2000.
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