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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes on both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mid body/seatbelt bracket corroded but no rear seats fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats missing ()
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear half of chassis corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Mid body support brace corroded but no rear seats or seatbelts fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe in arch area corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe in arch area corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
No rear seats fitted at time of test
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear seat belt/seat anchorage bar corroded, but not excessive please not that rear seats are also removed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drag link ball joint at drop arm end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
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))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear a frame ball joint gaitor (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Front prop shaft axle end (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
No rear seats fitted at time of test
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear seat belt/seat anchorage bar corroded, but not excessive please not that rear seats are also removed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats ()
Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear seatbelt buckles ()
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear seat belt/seat mount bar under body corroded but not seriously weakened. Please note rear seats also removed at time of test (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hitting radius arm (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear seatbelt buckles ()
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear seat belt/seat mount bar under body corroded but not seriously weakened. Please note rear seats also removed at time of test (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Panhard rod bush has slight play - Chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has corrosion showing in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker tower corroded (holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker tower corroded (holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion at end (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rig (6.1.B.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rig (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
general underbody corrosion
heavily undersealed in places
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W427 XAN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 W427 XAN, 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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W427 XAN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.
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