MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,388 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both (5.2.2a)
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush All (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both (5.2.2a)
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush All (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush All (2.7.4)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Both sides (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W443 GEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 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 W443 GEC, 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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W443 GEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 2000.
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