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175,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwells (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger / mud flap (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside and offside inner bumper/ tow bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))
rear under side heavily undersealed
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg from anti roll bar mount to rear bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg from anti roll bar mount to rear bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front brake pads getting low
near side front tyre worn close to limit
rear brake pads worn very low
reverse light inop
wipers poor
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image bulb ? (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image bulb ? (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust silencer touching chassis
Fluid leak, but not excessive both axels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner anti roll bar bushes contaminated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front wipers slight smearing
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive both axels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner anti roll bar bushes contaminated
Front wipers slight smearing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front brake pads at near side getting low
front brake pads worn low both sides
off side rear service brake poor performance
oil leak on engine
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
front brake pads worn low both sides
off side rear service brake poor performance
oil leak on engine
coolant topped up
front brake pads getting low
oil leak
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))
coolant topped up
front brake pads getting low
oil leak
wipers poor
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
wipers poor
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis inadequately repaired / covered in under seal
Rear step corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front BODY CORRODED
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak ()
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Electronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front BODY CORRODED
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight play in steering
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight wear to steering damper offside mounting bush
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W301 LAP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W301 LAP, 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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W301 LAP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 2000.
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