MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,367 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded xmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust system corroded
Various corrosion around chassis
Various oil leaks around engine
BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES FADED SLIGHTLY.
EXHAUST INTERMEDIATE JOINS CORRODED.
FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY INSECURE.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS OUTRIGGER SUPPORT WEBS CORRODED.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER UNITS CORRODED.
OFFSIDE REAR BODY PANELS DAMAGED.
OFFSIDE SEATBELT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.
OFFSIDE TRACK-ROD END DUST COVER PERISHED.
SLIGHT OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE.
WINDSCREEN WIPER ARM LINKAGES WORN.
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES FADED SLIGHTLY.
EXHAUST INTERMEDIATE JOINS CORRODED.
FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY INSECURE.
FUEL CAP HOUSING SEPARATED.
NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC INNER FACE HEAVILY CORRODED AND BRAKE PADS SEPARATED.
NOISE AROUND AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT AREA WHEN ENGINE RUNNING.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS OUTRIGGER SUPPORT WEBS CORRODED.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER UNITS CORRODED.
OFFSIDE REAR BODY PANELS DAMAGED.
OFFSIDE SEATBELT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.
OFFSIDE TRACK-ROD END DUST COVER PERISHED.
SLIGHT OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE.
WINDSCREEN WIPER ARM LINKAGES WORN.
Nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted on inner face
Slight damage to front seat belts
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted on inner face
Slight damage to front seat belts
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
oil leak from engine area
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak from engine area
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
front and rear tyre walls deteriorating
All tyres cracking on tread
Slight fraying at nearside front seat belt
Slight play at upper steering column'uj'
Various brake pipes slight corrosion
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
All tyres cracking on tread
Slight fraying at nearside front seat belt
Slight play at upper steering column'uj'
Various brake pipes slight corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
ALL TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKING.
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ALL TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKING.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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W272 GCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 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 W272 GCC, 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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W272 GCC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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