MOT Status
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110,041 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front n/s and o/s swivel joints leaking
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant low
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front n/s and o/s swivel joints leaking
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front n/s and o/s swivel joints leaking
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s and o/s chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both f to r main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Pass operation on switch does not operate / also warning light not working (4.1.3 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing Complete wiper arm / blade missing (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Coolant leak Advise coolant header tank empty ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise both rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Advise rear exhaust rubbing on chassis step (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front outer hubs damp
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various chassis and under carriage components corroded
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Upper and lower nuts loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front outer hubs damp
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various chassis and under carriage components corroded
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded leading rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded leading rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Inner swivel hub has misting of oil
Offside Front Inner swivel hub has misting of oil
advise oil leak to front of vehicle
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All tyres fitted to vehicle are off raod tyres
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
All tyres fitted to vehicle are off raod tyres
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front centre seat belt missing
Front wipers smearing screen
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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W706 RLA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 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 W706 RLA, 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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W706 RLA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2000.
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