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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer chassis corroded but not in integral to vehicle structure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
drivers floor corroded
fuel tank looks damp but no visible leak
rear crossmember corroded in various places but not in prescreibed area / integral to vehicle structure strength
towbar ball/component removed so no longer in use
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer chassis corroded but not in integral to vehicle structure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
drivers floor corroded
fuel tank looks damp but no visible leak
rear crossmember corroded in various places but not in prescreibed area / integral to vehicle structure strength
towbar ball/component removed so no longer in use
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe/rear silencer flange (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
offside floor panel corroded
rear axle upper stabiliser ball joint worn
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe/rear silencer flange (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
offside floor panel corroded
rear axle upper stabiliser ball joint worn
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Powersteering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front outrigger corroding
Offside Front swivel joint seal leak
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak from fuel filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Powersteering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front outrigger corroding
Offside Front swivel joint seal leak
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [front of fuel filter] (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front out rigger slightly corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexibles (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside and nearside front radius arm bushes slightly worn at axle
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [front of fuel filter] (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexibles (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside and nearside front radius arm bushes slightly worn at axle
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front swivel hub slight oil leak
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexibles (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
power steering pump noisey?
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front swivel hub slight oil leak
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexibles (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
power steering pump noisey?
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front swivel hub seal slight leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
offside spot light not working
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front swivel hub seal slight leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
offside spot light not working
Nearside side step corroded
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front shock absorber top turret corroded but not ecsessive
Offside Front swivel hub seal leaking
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
nearside front bottom door hinge worn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside side step corroded
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front shock absorber top turret corroded but not ecsessive
Offside Front swivel hub seal leaking
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
nearside front bottom door hinge worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber turret slightly corroded
Offside Front swivel hub slight oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front shock absorber turret slightly corroded
Offside Front swivel hub slight oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak front & rear of engine ()
Coolant leak front of engine ()
COOLANT LEAK FROM WATER PUMP
INSIDE EDGE OF N/S FRONT TYRE WORN BADLY
OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AREA
REAR DIFF INPUT SEAL LEAKING
STEERING DAMPER O/S BUSH WORN
COOLANT LEAK FROM WATER PUMP
INSIDE EDGE OF N/S FRONT TYRE WORN BADLY
OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AREA
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
REAR DIFF INPUT SEAL LEAKING
STEERING DAMPER O/S BUSH WORN
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering damper bush worn
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W454 VGS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W454 VGS, 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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W454 VGS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2000.
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