MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt From Steering Box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated by body mounting point (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated by body mounting point (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Bulkhead corroded in several areas.
Cuts in offside front and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls but not exposing cords.
Exhaust system touching chassis
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Central Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Bulkhead corroded in several areas.
Cuts in offside front and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls but not exposing cords.
Exhaust system touching chassis
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear brake discs corroded
rear diff leaking
steering arm ball joint cover split from steering box
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broke (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member in several places (6.6.6)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front chassis rail outriggers (2.4.A.3)
both chassis rails slightly corroded
bulk head area slightly corroded in several places
front number plate slightly damaged
oil leak
oil leak
rear differential damp
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
high level brake light inop
nearside and offside floor areas have corrosion but not in structural areas
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
high level brake light inop
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W541 PBN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 W541 PBN, 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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W541 PBN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2000.
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