MOT Status
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80,447 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Floor excessively deteriorated ns & os front floor pan (marked) (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded at join to metal brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to rear flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nearside Front corrosion/hole passenger foot well not part of structure
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose 4 x wheel nuts loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush movement in upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush movement in upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded at join to metal brake pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to rear flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose ferrule and connector corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front corrosion/hole passenger foot well not part of structure
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner discs corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly pitted inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front flexy to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both lower coil spring mounts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery loose in carrier under passengers seat (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S Front caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly damaged N/S Rear to O/S Rear across top of rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s outriggers(temporary riveted plates fitted) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s chassis by fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Front diff seal leaking
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL corroded (6.1.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL discs corroded (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded ALL corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ALL tyres have cracks / perished
Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front diff seal leaking
Oil leak
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ALL tyres have cracks / perished
Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front diff seal leaking
Oil leak
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight play in drop arm ball joint
slightly worn bush in steering damper
slight play in drop arm ball joint
slightly worn bush in steering damper
steering damper os bush slight play
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
bonnet latch semi siezed
steering damper os bush slight play
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight oil leak on front diff.
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight oil leak on front diff.
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both front brake pads/brake discs starting to wear,ok at test.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W449 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 W449 NFO, 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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W449 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 2000.
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