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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front bushes in both front suspension arms are worn but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
N/S/F high beam n/w
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
dipped beam operate when side lights selected
N/S centre aftermarket high beam n/w
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
O/S washer jet not working
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer slight oil seepage from outer axle joint
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both hockey stick bushes (x4) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play end track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both front split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both hockey stick bushes (x4) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play end track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both front split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
slight play in steering.
Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Slight leak from offside front hub seal
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Slight leak from offside front hub seal
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear join (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W12 MSM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 W12 MSM, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was W12 MSM registered?
W12 MSM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is W12 MSM safe to buy?
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