MOT Status
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92,302 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside front outer diff seal leaking
Oil leak
Rear number slightly disfigured
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Nearside rear (6.2.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside front outer diff seal leaking
Oil leak
Rear number slightly disfigured
Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Slight corrosion o/s/f chassis
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Slight corrosion o/s/f chassis
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Drag link to drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Position lamp not working Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Has slight play in wheel
Rear Number plate obscured by roof ladder
Rear number plate faded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Has slight play in wheel
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower shock bolt loose
Rear Number plate obscured by roof ladder
Rear number plate faded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust heavily corroded
front brake discs for condition
light switch loose
suspension for age & wear
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust heavily corroded
front brake discs for condition
light switch loose
suspension for age & wear
all tyres perishing
engine/gearbox oil leak
exhaust corroded
general underbody corrosion
main beam switch will not flash
slight play steering box idler arm
various dents and scratches arount bodywork
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
all tyres perishing
engine/gearbox oil leak
exhaust corroded
general underbody corrosion
main beam switch will not flash
o/s/f+o/s/r mud flaps missing
rear wiper split
slight play steering box idler arm
various dents and scratches arount bodywork
both rear tyres perished/slight mishape
o/s/f brake pads chotling in carrier
o/s/f wheel bearing just meet requirements for play
oil leak
rear number plate starting to seperate
small chip in windscreen
o/s/f wheel bearing slight play
n/s/f tyre slight perishing around tread area
exhaust system for corrosion
front brake pads look like they are getting low
play in offside front wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W52 UVW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 W52 UVW, 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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What year was W52 UVW registered?
W52 UVW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 2000.
Is W52 UVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for W52 UVW shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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