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217,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front track rod end dust cover deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front track rod end dust cover deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect continental headlamp kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned should be central or offside (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect continental headlamp kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
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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W573 RCU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 W573 RCU, 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 W573 RCU registered?
W573 RCU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.
Is W573 RCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for W573 RCU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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