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222,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bulkhead footwell corroded
Exhaust corroded and deteriorated
Front number plate slightly damaged but still readable
Side lights only work with ignition switched on.
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component insecure Steering box loose on chassis (2.1.5 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both bulbs dim. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Bulkhead footwell corroded
Exhaust corroded and deteriorated
Front number plate slightly damaged but still readable
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear off side bump stop missing
Side lights only work with ignition switched on.
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front number plate deteriorated
Middle exhaust bracket broken and temporary repaired
Near side front Axle bushes worn
Near side front tyre on 3mm tread
Rear cross member corroded
Slight free play in both front wheel bearings
Wiper linkage worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Pan hard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering linkage likely to become detached lower steering U.J. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front number plate deteriorated
Middle exhaust bracket broken and temporary repaired
Near side front Axle bushes worn
Near side front tyre on 3mm tread
Rear cross member corroded
Slight free play in both front wheel bearings
Wiper linkage worn
Front number plate cracked
Front off side brake slightly binding
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
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 Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front number plate cracked
Front off side brake slightly binding
Rear crossmember corroded
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear crossmember corroded
Central Rear high level brake light not working
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outrigger showing signs off corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Near Side tyre on 2mm tread (inner edge)
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside rear crossmember outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear high level brake light not working
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outrigger showing signs off corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside rear crossmember outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear crossmember showing slight corrosion offside and nearside.
fuel filter housing corroded temporary strapped on
middle body crossmember showing signs of corrosion
steering box showing weeping
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside steering track rod end springing weak, advise replacing
offside wiper blade in poor condition
steering box seeping oil
stone chips in windscreen
nearside steering track rod end springing weak, advise replacing
offside wiper blade in poor condition
steering box seeping oil
stone chips in windscreen
drivers seat belt webbing snagged.
slight play in rear suspension top .a. bar ball joint.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
drivers seat belt webbing snagged.
slight play in rear suspension top .a. bar ball joint.
offside front seat belt marked
park brake lever has long travel
rear tie bar front bushes starting to debond [both sides]
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside front seat belt marked
park brake lever very near full travel stop
serious oil leak oil filter area
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V122 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 V122 NEC, 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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V122 NEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 2000.
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