MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
steering system rough
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
steering system rough
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front tyre wearing unevenly
Rear axle support arm ball joint has slight play
Steering slightly rough
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside wiper blade split
Oil leak
Coolant leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering damper mounting bush slightly worn
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside wiper blade split
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering damper mounting bush slightly worn
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W697 EEO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 W697 EEO, 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 W697 EEO registered?
W697 EEO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 August 2000.
Is W697 EEO safe to buy?
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