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113,785 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Axle swivel housing seal leaking.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm forward bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake performance not tested prop shaft damaged (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front prop shaft insecure
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear suspension arm front bush worn
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear outriggers corroded on insides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger at rear side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger in non prescribed area holed by corrossion! (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear chassis outriggers holed and corroded to excess on insides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear panel (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Seat belt slightly damaged drivers and nearside front seatbelt webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play offside front and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear crossmember lower face (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear crossmember outer face (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel leak at injector/regulator area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Seat belt slightly damaged drivers and nearside front seatbelt webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play offside front and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rears (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyres perishing
Exhaust bracket broken not resulting in excessive movement
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak from Diff
Rubber cover above diff joint deteriorated
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rears (2.7.4)
coil spring corroded Front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
bump stop missing
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
both rear tyres cracking between treads but no cords exposed
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
centre / rear exhaust slight corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
centre / rear exhaust slight corrosion
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all four tyres are starting to show signs of cracking
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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W679 PRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 W679 PRV, 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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W679 PRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2000.
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