MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,388 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Wipers not parking correctly but not adversely affecting drivers view
Nearside Front HALO lamp intermittent fault
Offside Front Bonnet hinge not fully secure
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel filler cap seal ring starting to perish
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+ NS brake pipe which runs along rear axle has light surface corrosion at supporting clips (1.1.11 (c))
Clutch hydraulic hose leaking
Fuel filler cap seal starting to crack up
Nearside Front HALO side lamp not working
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Front return hose and steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Wipers have play where they attach to spindle
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front section of front to rear on top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 101kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 93 kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Clutch hydraulic hose leaking
Engine oil on minimum
Fuel filler cap seal starting to crack up
Nearside Front HALO side lamp not working
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Front return hose and steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Wipers have play where they attach to spindle
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
slight corrosion to underside of vehicle . offside front out rigger slightly corroded
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside 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 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))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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V205 VKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 V205 VKE, 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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V205 VKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 2000.
Is V205 VKE safe to buy?
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