MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,650 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
cut in n/s/f tyre not down to cords
n/s/ mirror glass cracked
slight play in rear prob shaft front joint
slight play n/s/r upper shock bush
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
fuel water light flashing
n/s/r lamp guard hanging off
o/s/f door bouncing
o/s/r mudflap split
oil leak back of engine
reverse light n/w
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wear in offside wiper linkage
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
wear in offside wiper linkage
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V438 GYA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 V438 GYA, 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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What year was V438 GYA registered?
V438 GYA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2000.
Is V438 GYA safe to buy?
The MOT history for V438 GYA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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