MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,847 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear spring mounts (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross beam (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear of rear prop shaft uj worn
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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W485 WAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.
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 W485 WAF, 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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W485 WAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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