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Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Central exhaust box corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear chassis corroded
Fuel system component leaking filter corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Central exhaust box corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear chassis corroded
Nearside Front swivel hub assembly damp with oil
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre wall worn inside
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (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))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front swivel hub assembly damp with oil
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre wall worn inside
Offside Rear tyre wall worn on inside
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member multiple holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear tyre wall worn
brake pipes coated in grease/waxoyl
Central exhaust bracket corroded thin
Front brake pipes greased
Offside Rear tyre wall worn from being rubbed but not exposing cords
Rear x member corroded
Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Central exhaust bracket corroded thin
Front brake pipes greased
Offside Rear tyre wall worn from being rubbed but not exposing cords
Rear x member corroded
Offside Rear tyre inside wall heavily worn (no cords exposed)
Rear chassis x member corroded (not holed)
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear tyre inside wall heavily worn (no cords exposed)
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear chassis x member corroded (not holed)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
various areas underside of vehicle corroded, rear cross member/ chassis
Central Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated park brake ( Oil leaking ) (1.1.13 (b))
Headlamp aim not tested switch not operating (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
various areas underside of vehicle corroded, rear cross member/ chassis
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front no coolant in header tank
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r and o/s/r brake disc poor condition
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r and o/s/r brake disc poor condition
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
unable to check rear 4 seats and belts as they are fixed in stowed position
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
unable to check rear 4 seats and belts as they are fixed in stowed position
Non obligatory mirror damaged
if rear ladder fitted would obscure no plate
wiper blades perishing
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W708 WKJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W708 WKJ, 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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W708 WKJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2000.
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