MOT Status
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178,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel regulator (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting main chassis to crossmember (6.6.6)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rail (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded turret/shock mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top of axle (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front seat belt worn
vehicle non-start at end of test,lack of diesel ?attention required
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember and chassis ends corroded (6.6.6)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
front discs corroded
oil leaks
rear shock absorber bushes worn
suspension bushes perished and worn
Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
front discs corroded
oil leaks
rear shock absorber bushes worn
suspension bushes perished and worn
water leak
front wipers smear
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
bonnet catch bent
nearside front hub swivel joint weaping
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
WARNING †the vin number on this vehicle does not match dvla/vosa records †you may recieve a letter from them
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W57 PRL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 W57 PRL, 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 W57 PRL registered?
W57 PRL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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