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Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Forward steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A-Frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Steering dampener has slight play in bush/pin
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
steering dampener has play in bush
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
steering dampener has play in bush
Exhaust central to rear flanges severely corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Battery box excessively corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Exhaust central to rear flanges severely corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside and Offside front footwells corroded, not excessively
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
steering box damp with oil - no leaks found
Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm forward bush mount - chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
steering box damp with oil - no leaks found
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axel support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axel support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector has minor damage
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper axel suspension arm - A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
nearside and offside outer steps corroded
steering arm damper has a slightly worn bush
vehicle chassis corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened outrigger (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened outrigger (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head - brake pedal (pedal box) (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axel support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axel support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector has minor damage
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper axel suspension arm - A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
nearside and offside outer steps corroded
steering arm damper has a slightly worn bush
vehicle chassis corroded
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering box damp - no leaks found
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
steering box damp - no leaks found
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
steering box damp - no leaks found
underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
steering box damp - no leaks found
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
steering box damp - no leaks found
Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted
oil leak
steering box damp - no leaks found
Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted
oil leak
steering box damp - no leaks found
Offside Front tyre has a nail in it
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front brake pipe corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perished
chassis slightly corroded
drivers seat belt frayed
front drag link arm n/s dust cover perished/split
front to rear brake pipe corroded
front wiper blades deteriorated
oil leak
passengers seat belt frayed
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/70/16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake pipe corroded
Offside Front tyre has a nail in it
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perished
chassis slightly corroded
drivers seat belt frayed
front drag link arm n/s dust cover perished/split
front to rear brake pipe corroded
front wiper blades deteriorated
oil leak
passengers seat belt frayed
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
both rear tyres slightly perished
possible oil leak
underside of vehivle slightly corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
both rear tyres slightly perished
o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed
o/s/r tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
both rear tyres slightly perished
o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed
o/s/r tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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W506 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 W506 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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W506 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2000.
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