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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded onto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded onto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
both front hub seals leaking
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
all 4 tyres cracking
nearside front hub seal leaking
oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
SLIGHT EMGINE OIL LEAK
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front swivel leaking oil slight
Nearside Front wheel arch loose
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
slight oil leak
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers (3.4 (b) (i))
both drivers and passenger seat belts have slight damage to webbing
engine oil leak
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering damper bush
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)
Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test CENTER
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)
Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test CENTER
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules VARIOUS (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)
OIL LEAKS
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic covers missing (5.2.4a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside STEERING DAMPER MOUNTING BUSH WORN
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)
main beam flash not working
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules VARIOUS (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
OIL LEAKS
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic covers missing (5.2.4a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside STEERING DAMPER MOUNTING BUSH WORN
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)
main beam flash not working
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
no reverse lamps
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
no reverse lamps
slight damage to n/s/r chassis
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/f seatbelt buckle casing broken
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/f seatbelt buckle casing broken
Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
all other brake pipes have black grease on them
rear number plate poor condition
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
rear number plate poor condition
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
off side front door handle loose
rear number plate poor condition
spring in dipp/main beam leaver weak
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W49 RDP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 W49 RDP, 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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W49 RDP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 2000.
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