MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2x holes at the front of the rear arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Very back of vehicle above exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis at rear of front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Very back of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering wheel rim fractured Bottom spoke fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis above rear differential (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Center rear seat folded, unable to inspect seat and seat belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside cover in mud
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. N/S/F 265/70R16, O/S/F 265/75R16 (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out rigger in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Halfshaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Center rear seat folded, unable to inspect seat and seat belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside cover in mud
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear all seats loaded - unable to check seat belts in rear
number plate lamp very dim
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear all seats loaded - unable to check seat belts in rear
number plate lamp very dim
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot step outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside headlight slightly dim
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot step outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear of chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear of chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot step outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside headlight slightly dim
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot step outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint on steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear seats loaded rear belts left unchecked
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Outer Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear seats loaded rear belts left unchecked
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in front tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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W527 MNC 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 60%.
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 W527 MNC, 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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W527 MNC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 July 2000.
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