MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,073 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
corrosion to chassis front to rear
suspension parts are corroded
tow bar socket not in use,nsf door catch faulty but opens,front door panals incomplete,pedal rubbers poor,osf seatbelt poor,rear reg plate damaged,oil leak-spills,nsf tyre tread bulging
underbody-chassis-units-suspension-brakes-pipes rusting,rear chassis holed,nsf wheel bearing play,rear tyres treads poor-bulging,front brake discs poor-wearing thin,bonnet stay bar faulty
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis local to torsion bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
tow bar socket not in use,nsf door catch faulty but opens,front door panals incomplete,pedal rubbers poor,osf seatbelt poor,rear reg plate damaged,oil leak-spills,nsf tyre tread bulging
underbody-chassis-units-suspension-brakes-pipes rusting,rear chassis holed,nsf wheel bearing play,rear tyres treads poor-bulging,front brake discs poor-wearing thin,bonnet stay bar faulty
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Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))
clutch pedal stiff,pedal rubbers,bodywork-doors-poor,wipers poor,osf seatbelt fraying,track rod rubbers poor,oil leak,front brake pipes-units-components-suspension-springs-chassis rusting,shocker bushes poor
front brake pad fitting kits deteriorating-rattly,osf diff-4x4 seal bolts incomplete
oil leak-spill,underbody-components-brake pipes rusting,propshaft mounting deteriorating-investigate,front brake pipes rusting,front brake pads wearing very low,drivers door handle deteriorating
chassis-underbody-components-suspension-springs rusting,oil leak/spill,drivers front brake pipe rusting,passenger front wheel bearing deteriorating
front brake pads wearing very thin,rear brake discs deteriorating-rear inner pads wearing thin
chassis-underbody-components rusting,oil spill,front hub areas damp,passenger front wheel bearing play,drivers front drag link boot split
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
osf seatbelt damaged,drag link end play,oil leak,offside rear brake disc inner face pitted,front brake pads look oversized
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
osf seatbelt damaged,drag link end play,oil leak,offside rear brake disc inner face pitted,front brake pads look oversized
seat belt frayed, vehicle chassis corroded (INVESTIGATE)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Oil leaking onto parking brake fron gearbox
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both front swivel joints slightly leaking
engine has slight misfire
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch pedal rubber
Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V412 MEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 V412 MEC, 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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V412 MEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 2000.
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