MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,322 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Foremost (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
steering damper bushes slightly worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
n/s track rod end dust cover split
o/s/f track rod end dust cover split
slight noise rear diff/ wheel bearings
slight play in steering box
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steering damper bush slightly deteriorated
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W546 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 W546 LTA, 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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W546 LTA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2000.
Is W546 LTA safe to buy?
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