MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust and forward joint (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF chassis at steering damper mount, inner and outer areas (2.2.C.1h)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 'A' bar crossmember badly corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front damper mounting turrets corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF outrigger/radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR chassis outer face (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside centre chassis outer face (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front chassis inner and lower faces (radius arm mounting area) (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF chassis next to spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion to OSF floorpan - not excessive
Corrosion to nearside centre chassis - not prescribed area
Rear chassis corroded behind springs both sides - not excessive
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion to chassis
welding has been carried out to the chassis
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both out riggers (6.1.B.2)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion to chassis
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all seatbelts fraying but not excessively damaged
all tyres show minor cuts to sidewalls
both front wheel bearings show slight play
surface corrosion to chassis all round
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all seatbelts fraying but not excessively damaged
all tyres show minor cuts to sidewalls
both front wheel bearings show slight play
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
N/s/f and o/s/f out-riggers excessively corroded and holed
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/s/f floor by out-rigger mounting excessively corroded and holed
Rear brake disc's worn on the inner faces
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V708 KWR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 V708 KWR, 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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V708 KWR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 February 2000.
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