MOT Status
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141,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis-steering damper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Some corrosion to chassis
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm+boot split. (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt stalk not working (5.2.2a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s&o/s/r trailing arm mount areas. (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both rear chassis rails&rear cross member. (6.6.6)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box joint (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
wiper blades torn on ends.
Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Coolant leak
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Upper Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
non obligatory mirror damaged
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W586 BFC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 W586 BFC, 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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W586 BFC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 2000.
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