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Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering locking device missing drag link split pin (2.1.3 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear a-frame balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no screen wash (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear a-frame balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Body has slight corrosion centre out rigger slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)
Fuel system component leaking fuel leak at engine (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Body has slight corrosion centre out rigger slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear axle halfshaft end caps worn
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear axle halfshaft end caps worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear shock absorber lower bush has slight play.
Offside rear tyre has a small split in outer sidewall, not through to the cords or internal structure.
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W445 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 W445 LTA, 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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W445 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 2000.
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