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125,378 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel leaking oil
Offside Axle swivel leaking oil
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel leaking oil
Offside Axle swivel leaking oil
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pitman Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (A) suspension axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear chassis near (A) arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear chassis near (A) arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pitman Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (A) suspension axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front both swivel joints starting to leak slightly
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear a-bar cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Lower front propshaft, rear universal joint has play.
Nearside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis has holes next to spring mounting. marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Lower front propshaft, rear universal joint has play.
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
drivers floor corroded
rear exhaust corroded
Corrosion to offside front floor pan
chassis slightly corroded front to rear
Ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Corrosion to offside front floor pan
chassis slightly corroded front to rear
Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
corrosion forming to underside of vehicle
Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (7.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
corrosion forming to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear chassis corroded
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
rear chassis corroding
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear exhaust corroded
CORROSION FORMING IN NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS
REAR PROP SHAFT REAR JOINT WORN
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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W126 VFV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 W126 VFV, 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 W126 VFV registered?
W126 VFV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2000.
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