MOT Status
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125,531 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Box Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross brace (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x member (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion body support x member (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
various areas of vehicle chassis and body are corroded but not exessive.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
various areas of vehicle chassis and body are corroded but not exessive.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
n/s/r hub seal slightly leaking
o/s/r bumpstop missing
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front+rear tyres starting to crack+perish.
o/s+n/s/f outriggers/mounts corroding.
o/s/f+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.
oil leak.
play in o/s+n/s/r top shock absorber bushes.
play in o/s/r wheel bearing.
rear cross member/chassis legs corroding.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
play in o/s/r wheel bearing.
rear cross member/chassis legs corroding.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front+rear tyres starting to crack+perish.
o/s+n/s/f outriggers/mounts corroding.
o/s/f+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly.
oil leak.
play in o/s+n/s/r top shock absorber bushes.
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres starting to wear down on edges.
front+rear tyres starting to crack+perish.
o/s+n/s/r upper tie bar bushes starting to deteriorate.
oil leak.
play in o/s drag link end.
play in rear top shock absorber bushes.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W361 VAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 W361 VAF, 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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W361 VAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2000.
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