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Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated sticky catch (3.1 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive at diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both track rod gaitors split but not leaking
Front springs corroded
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering ball joint dust cover damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross - member at both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x 2 chassis outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering component deformed steering rod bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Propshaft universal joint worn
Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease
Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn
Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease
Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
near side inner rear disc slightly corroded
Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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W137 VWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 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 W137 VWW, 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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W137 VWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2000.
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