MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,908 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Steering linkage dust cover split
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underbody corrosion
Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Steering linkage dust cover split
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front battery box insecure
Nearside Front battery box insecure
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper 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 Fuel tank insecure fuel tank cover (7.2.1)
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)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Braking system leaking from caliper to hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger to body mounting (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside battery box ex corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W129 HSM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 W129 HSM, 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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W129 HSM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 2000.
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