MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear hub damp
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
slight dampness o/s/r hub
Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine oil leak
n/s and o/s/f tie bar rubbers perished
signs of corrosion rear chassis
sill covers fitted
slight dampness o/s/r hub
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
rear coil springs corroded
sill covers fitted
slight chassis corrosion
slight dampness o/s/r hub
slight engine oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))
both front shocks bushes slightly worn
coil springs corroded
sill covers fitted
slight dampness rear pinion
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush x2 (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush x2 (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight dampness on rear pinion seal
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre perishing on inner edge
oil leak
rear brake discs pitted badly
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre perishing on inner edge
oil leak
rear brake discs pitted badly
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
hand brake has long travel,corrosion to towbar/chassis,rear pads poor.
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
hand brake has long travel,corrosion to towbar/chassis,rear pads poor.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
wipers worn,suspension light on
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
wipers worn,suspension light on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
1)rear no plate starting to delaminate 2)centre exhaust very rusty 3)both front tyres wearing on inner edges. 4)offside rear tyre very low.
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W278 VCD is a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2000 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 105,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W278 VCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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W278 VCD is a 2000 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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