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72,178 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Hub seal weeping oil
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush has slight movement (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Hub seal weeping oil
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush has slight movement (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box mount nut missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play number 1 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play number 1 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All Tyres Cracking Outer Side Wall
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Hub Seal Wet
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Box Is Wet But No Visible Leak (2.3.3b)
All Tyres Cracking Outer Side Wall
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Hub Seal Wet
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Box Is Wet But No Visible Leak (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper shocker nut was loose (been tightened)and bush is slightly worn
power steering has noise when used and slight leak fluid topped up
Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear hub oil seal has slight leak
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V515 LWX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 V515 LWX, 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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V515 LWX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 2000.
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