MOT Status
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156,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering damper bush worn
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering damper bush worn
Exhaust mounting defective center section bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop, rear uj has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside 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))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective center section bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop, rear uj has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
front prop shaft, rear flange bolts loose
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear shaft, rear UJ has minor play (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off only held on by 1 fixing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear shaft, rear UJ has minor play (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off only held on by 1 fixing (0.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle Swivel joints/housing slight leak
O/S & N/S Headlamp bezel's very badly corroded
Headlamp aim too low O/S & N/S - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Replaced 239 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
O/S & N/S Headlamp bezel's very badly corroded
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight oil leak from steering box
rear chassis rails both sides slight corrosion
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W618 HDE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 W618 HDE, 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 W618 HDE registered?
W618 HDE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 July 2000.
Is W618 HDE safe to buy?
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