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136,139 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded all slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear back plates corroding
rear axle has corrosion
slight signs of seepage around both front swivel joint seals
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
leak from both front steering swivel balls
oil leak from engine
oil leak from front diff and gearbox
under side of vehicle corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
leak from both front steering swivel balls
oil leak from engine
oil leak from front diff and gearbox
under side of vehicle corroded
Front Coil spring corroded coil springs and mounting plates corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded springs and locating plates corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear break backing plates corroded on both sides
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
oil leak
oil leak from engine
slight corrosion developing floor area
slight play from main steering arm
oil leak from engine area
slight surface corrosion to underside rear of vehicle
Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub swivel seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported o/s/r pipe to flexi bracket corroded and inseceure (1.1.11 (d) (i))
both rear shocker top bushes worn
oil leak from engine area
slight surface corrosion to underside rear of vehicle
Oil leak
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
engine oil leak
rear diff oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
engine oil leak
rear diff oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
underside of vehicle starting to get very rusty
underside of vehicle starting to get very rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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W296 NBT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 W296 NBT, 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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W296 NBT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2000.
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