MOT Status
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143,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear chassis starting to deteriorate
no reverse light
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear both bump stops missing
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear both bump stops missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX
Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
OFF/SIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL METAL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL METAL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s/r bump stop missing
rear shock absorbers weak
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s/r bump stop missing
rear shock absorbers weak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
o/s/r bump stop missing
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
o/s/r bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE (FRONT) TRACK ROD END
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END.
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX DROP ARM BALL JOINT
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W561 VUH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 W561 VUH, 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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W561 VUH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 June 2000.
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