MOT Status
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85,045 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyre heavily perished and cracking
handbrake travel high
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyre heavily perished and cracking
handbrake travel high
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all tyres perishing and cracking
handbrake travel high
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear shocker bushes (5.3.2 (c))
all tyres heavily cracking and perishing
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shockers upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
all tyres perishing heavily
all four tyres cracking heavily
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
all tyres cracking heavily
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
all tyres cracking heavily
All four tyres starting to crack on sidewalls.
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
both rear shock absorber upper bushes perishing
front number plate slightly damaged
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front number plate slightly damaged
front number plate slightly damaged
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both front wiper spindle drums worn
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Both front wiper spindle drums worn
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
front numberplate damaged
Front number plate damage
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front number plate damage
Front wiper blades split
Offside rear shock absorber top bush worn
front number plate has sme damage but secure and can read fine .
Adjustable towbar locating pin retaining device insecure (6.6.5c)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
one of two bulbs in number plate lamp is not working
both front spherical steering joints leaking
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front spherical steering joints leaking
front number plate cracked
nail in offside front tyre
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside front wheel bearing sounds noisey when rotated.
slight dampness from steering box but not excessive.
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W714 LAM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 W714 LAM, 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 W714 LAM registered?
W714 LAM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2000.
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