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104,980 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s and o/s (6.1.6 (i) (i))
aux belt wearing
Fuel system component leaking regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s and o/s (6.1.6 (i) (i))
aux belt wearing
Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel reg (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
high level brake light not working
Centre rear seat missing at time of MOT
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/split in the tread,no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Strength not significantly reduced(chassis) (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Strength not significantly reduced(rear cross member) (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Strength not significantly reduced(chassis) (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Strength not significantly reduced(rear cross member) (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Centre rear seat missing at time of MOT
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/split in the tread,no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Strength not significantly reduced(chassis) (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Strength not significantly reduced(rear cross member) (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Strength not significantly reduced(chassis) (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Strength not significantly reduced(rear cross member) (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing No cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Floor corroded and holed,not within any prescribed areas
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both rear chassis,tow bar still secure (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel reg (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
high level brake light not working
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel reg (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
high level brake light not working
Central Rear Seat removed at time of MOT
Nearside Rear Chassis corroded and holed
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Chassis corroded and holed
Offside Rear Cross member corroded and holed
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Foot well/upper floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Rear Seat removed at time of MOT
Nearside Rear Chassis corroded and holed
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Chassis corroded and holed
Offside Rear Cross member corroded and holed
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body mounting cross member corroded and holed
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Corroded and holed but does not affect the security or stability of the tow bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Cross member corroded and holed
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Corroded and holed but does not affect the security or stability of the tow bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Tow bar electrical socket has its weather cap missing
Nearside Rear Body mounting cross member corroded and holed
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Corroded and holed but does not affect the security or stability of the tow bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Cross member corroded and holed
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Corroded and holed but does not affect the security or stability of the tow bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Seat belt buckle missing Rear most (7.1.2 (d))
Tow bar electrical socket has its weather cap missing
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis next to anti roll bar mounts (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis next to anti roll bar mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))
high level brake light not working
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush locating plate worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Cross member corroded and holed
Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre perished between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush locating plate worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Cross member corroded and holed
Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front door hinge has play
Offside Front tyre starting to perish in between tread
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
high level brake light not working
n/s/r chassis corroded next to anti roll bar bracked
o/s/f tyre starting to perish in tread
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
high level brake light not working
n/s/r chassis corroded next to anti roll bar bracked
o/s/f tyre starting to perish in tread
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
high level brake light not working
rear cross memeber excessivly corroded
rear pads appear low
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
high level brake light not working
rear cross memeber excessivly corroded
rear pads appear low
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear cross member excessively corroded and holed
A Frame ball joint has slight play
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r chassis slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
propshaft uj has loose bolts
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
noise from rear when taking up drive
propshaft has a lot of back lash
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
noise from rear when taking up drive
propshaft has a lot of back lash
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W352 FCT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 W352 FCT, 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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What year was W352 FCT registered?
W352 FCT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 2000.
Is W352 FCT safe to buy?
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