MOT Status
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202,656 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Both front swivels damp
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion to front lower bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Bump stop missing
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Off steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Bump stop missing
Slight corrosion to front lower bulkhead
Steering damper bushes worn
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box drop arm showing play (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside lower (2.7.4)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front and rear diffs leaking.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise nsr brake disc rusty
advise rear inner brake pads worn
advise slight fluffing to drivers seat belt
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
advise nsr brake disc rusty
advise rattle from exhaust
advise rear inner brake pads worn
advise slight fluffing to drivers seat belt
advise surface rust on nsf brake pipe and nsr brake disc
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
advise surface rust on nsf brake pipe and nsr brake disc
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear door damaged
slight misting nearside pivot
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear door damaged
slight misting nearside pivot
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
slight oil leak n/s/front hub seal
slight play rear prop uj
o/s/f swivel hub seal seapage
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W451 JHL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 W451 JHL, 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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W451 JHL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 2000.
Is W451 JHL safe to buy?
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