MOT Status
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146,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
all chassis slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly miss shaped
Offside Rear Tyre slightly miss shaped
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tractor joint slightly contaminated with grease
Central exhaust bracket broken
both sides, front and rear, tyres cracking
Front tyres cracked and perished
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front tyres cracked and perished
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
chassis corroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
chassis corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s front door step bent back but not fracturd
both front swivel hubs leaking
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
both front swivel hubs leaking
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W509 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W509 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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W509 NFO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 2000.
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