MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
249,836 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Both (5.2.2b)
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)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight oil leaks around engine and gearbox
Various brake pipes corroded
Various corrosion around chassis and body
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Slight oil leaks around engine and gearbox
Various brake pipes corroded
Various corrosion around chassis and body
Offside rear shock absorber damp
Rear brake pads getting low
Various brake pipes slightly corroded
Various oil leaks around gearbox and park brake drum
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside rear shock absorber damp
Rear brake pads getting low
Various brake pipes slightly corroded
Various oil leaks around gearbox and park brake drum
Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
headlamps illuminate when side lamps only switch is operated
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
headlamps illuminate when side lamps only switch is operated
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake discs slightly pitted
Oil leaks around front and rear differentials
Slight oil leaks around front swivel housing assemblies
Various signs of coolant leaks around engine
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake discs slightly pitted
Oil leaks around front and rear differentials
Slight oil leaks around front swivel housing assemblies
Various signs of coolant leaks around engine
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pedal slightly spongy
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W357 XJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 W357 XJW, 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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W357 XJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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