MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead/footwells. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting low tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting low tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded by trailing arm mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Both Front footwells corroded.
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front slight play in steering column universal joints
Nearside Front footwell corroded badly but not holed
Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
POSSIBLE OIL LEEK ON STEERING BOX
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SHOCK ABSORBER TURRET (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOX SECTION (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.6.6)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
POSSIBLE OIL LEEK ON STEERING BOX
Nearside and offside front seatbelts have fraying to the webbing but not considered excessive at this time.
Nearside rear shock absorber upper and lower mountng bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.
Offside front floor has heavy surface corrosion.
Offside rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.
Service brake perfromance ONLY 53% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.
Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mounting turret. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside and offside front seatbelts have fraying to the webbing but not considered excessive at this time.
Nearside rear shock absorber upper and lower mountng bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.
Offside front floor has heavy surface corrosion.
Offside rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes worn but not considered excessive at this time.
Service brake perfromance ONLY 53% just within MOT requirements of 50% minimum.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
could not clearly see rear inner brake pads to determine there thickness
o/s/r foot brake effort low
rear outer brake pads wearing low
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
could not clearly see rear inner brake pads to determine there thickness
o/s/r foot brake effort low
rear outer brake pads wearing low
Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside washer not working
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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W626 TCY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 W626 TCY, 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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W626 TCY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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