MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended receiver not working (7.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure badly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended receiver not working (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure badly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive possible axle seal at wheel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2358516 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
corrosion forming on underside components
exhaust corroded
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
corrosion forming on underside components
exhaust corroded
Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in steering drop arm ball joint
Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
o/s/r tyre getting low
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/r tyre getting low
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Centre Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
bonnet hard to open,bonnet securing post spring is broken
excess play in front and rear propshaft rear U joints
front and rear brake pads look low
front radius bushes are worn
front windscreen wipers poor clearance
high level stop lamp inoperative
lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint
rear brake increase decrease differential is high
rear shocker bushes appear to have been assembled incorrectly?
rear sidewards seats are missing, have not checked luggage straps
very strongly advise--both front outer seat belt webbings are in very poor condition
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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W356 GEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 W356 GEJ, 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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W356 GEJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 2000.
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