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151,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump to box (2.1.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing on both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front boot spit (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump to box (2.1.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing on both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
leak on steering damper
Oil leak, but not excessive on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side rear outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember front of diff (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion on rear joint to centre silencer
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion on both side rear outrigger
corrosion on rear joint to centre silencer
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened hockey sick rear mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush missing (5.3.2 (c))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side boots split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion on both side rear outrigger
corrosion on rear joint to centre silencer
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge pin miss aligned (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing in the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
rear a frame ball joint boot split
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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W522 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 W522 LUT, 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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W522 LUT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.
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