MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,519 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm rear bush perished but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm rear bush perished but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering box drop link has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track rod ink - drop arm to N/S wheel has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering damper bushes have slight play
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside front swivel joint slightly leaking
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside front swivel joint slightly leaking
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front hub leaking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front hub leaking
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front hub leaking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front hub leaking
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear diff seal leaking
Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Lower Steering column universal joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
near side front tyre has cut to tread but not through to cords
offside front tyre has cut to tread but not through to cords
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front tyre split but not to cords
offside rear tyre split but not to cords
offside front seat belt slight fluffing
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise both front lower arm bushes slight play
advise front number plate cracked
advise rear brake discs corroding may need attention soon
advise slight split nearside wiper
advise slightly damp around power steering pump
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
passenger door mirror cracked.
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W397 SKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 W397 SKK, 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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W397 SKK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 2000.
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