MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Towbar attachment defective bolts missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front hubs both slight leak
Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front hubs leaking oil
Front prop shaft dangerously worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Repairs have been made to rear chassis members
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front prop shaft dangerously worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Repairs have been made to rear chassis members
Front tyres wearing on edges
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Front tyres wearing low on edges
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear prop shaft universal joint worn
O/S front axle swivel joints worn, oil leaking from swivel seal.
Steering column switch assembly and cowl loose
Steering wheel flexing/showing stress marks around holes in spokes. Advise replacement of this component in near future as likely to fracture.
Tow ball not fitted to tow bar when tested
Both svivel joints leaking oil slightly
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Both svivel joints leaking oil slightly
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Both front swivel housings leaking
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front number plate cracked
osf wiper blade split on ends
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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W439 XAN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 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 W439 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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W439 XAN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2000.
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