MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front and Rear anti roll bars missing unsure if fitted as standard
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Variouse areas of corrosion to rear chassis
Nearside Front 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front 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))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose All 4 rear prop front bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle A frame Ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front and Rear anti roll bars missing unsure if fitted as standard
Movement in handbrake brake drum
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop light dim
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Slight play in pitman arm assembly
Variouse areas of corrosion to rear chassis
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
oil leak o/s front hub
Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
oil leak o/s front hub
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front tractor seals leaking
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front tractor seals leaking
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Propshaft component defective
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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W559 TKL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W559 TKL, 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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W559 TKL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 2000.
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