MOT Status
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193,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link 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 Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside side repeater Light intensity slightly reduced
Offside side repeater Light intensity slightly reduced
Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test n/s/f and middle seat
Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunvisor (3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats
Front Brake insecure both front brake hoses inadequately mounted. n/s/f fouling spring (1.1.21 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked into caliper from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test n/s/f and middle seat
Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunvisor (3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats
Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis rails / rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
swivels leaking
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear discs pitted on inner
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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W718 SAS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 W718 SAS, 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 W718 SAS registered?
W718 SAS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 2000.
Is W718 SAS safe to buy?
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