MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Underbody surface rust
Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Underbody surface rust
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear and offside front bump stops missing
Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear and offside front bump stops missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside front & nearside rear bump stops missing
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside front & nearside rear bump stops missing
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Rigid pipe into caliper kinked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure Fuel pipes rubbing on steering column (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front 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))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger - rear side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose Front joint to handbrake drum loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Coolant bottle empty
Drivers seat base deteriorated
Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Bump stop missing
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Rigid pipe to caliper rubbing on spring seat (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Bump stop missing
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S and O/S trailing arm bushes - chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rigger in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Both (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
o/s/f hub oil seal damaged
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake pipe clip broken but not insecure
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake discs starting to pit.
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Diff pinion oil seal leaking
Nearside rear brake pipe clip broken but not insecure
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake discs starting to pit.
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V739 KOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 V739 KOE, 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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V739 KOE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 2000.
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