MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of wheel hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake pipes heavily greased. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Chassis corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake pipes heavily greased. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Chassis corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mountings poor condition (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both coolant hoses leaking slightly at heater.
Both front outer seatbelt webs have markings due to catchment in door latches.
Nearside seatbelt catch missing part of cover, advise to rectify soon as dirt ingress will cause failure to catch or release.
Offside seatbelt catch is slightly stiff to release under load ( ie; inverted)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at drop arm. (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))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both coolant hoses leaking slightly at heater.
Both front outer seatbelt webs have markings due to catchment in door latches.
Nearside seatbelt catch missing part of cover, advise to rectify soon as dirt ingress will cause failure to catch or release.
Offside seatbelt catch is slightly stiff to release under load ( ie; inverted)
Cable to battery isolator is almost corroded through.
Nearside chassis outrigger at footwell also has some lesser corrosion.
Offside chassis outrigger at footwell is corroded outwith Mot prescribed area, advise to have weld/plated.
Offside seatbelt catch plastic covers missing, please replace.
Offside steering track rod end boot is perished but not allowing ingress of dirt.
Steering drop arm balljoint boot is not sitting in position properly but this is a common Land Rover problem.
N/S/R brake pads wearing thin
Nearside headlight slightly low
Steering box has evidence of slight oil seepage.
All brake pipes have slight corrosion, advise clean up and grease.
Parking brake requires a bit of adjustment.
Power steering box is slightly damp with oil from bottom seal.
Both front outer seatbelt webs have slight markings.
Parking brake could be adjusted a little.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake could be adjusted a little.
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V227 NAS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V227 NAS, 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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V227 NAS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2000.
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