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145,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
air filter box intake pipe broken
coolant bottle empty
hand brake warning light not working
rear exhaust fouling on tow bar
reverse lights not working
Brake performance not tested not road brake tested due to failures and fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bushes excessively worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger, from chassis is holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
air filter box intake pipe broken
coolant bottle empty
hand brake warning light not working
rear exhaust fouling on tow bar
reverse lights not working
slight oil leak from o/s and n/s/f hub seals
slight oil leak from steering box
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
chassis (all) starting to blow in places
Nearside Front swivel joint weaping grease
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front swivel joint weaping grease
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear cross member getting weak in places
Rear diff. weaping oil.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
exhaust system getting poor in places
Exhaust bracket towards rear very rusty
Nearside Front has a nail in tread
Nearside Front steering idler ball joint gaiter perished
Offside Front steering idler ball joint gaiter perished
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust bracket towards rear very rusty
Nearside Front has a nail in tread
Nearside Front steering idler ball joint gaiter perished
Offside Front steering idler ball joint gaiter perished
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil around steering box area
oil leaking from rear area of front hubs
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil around steering box area
oil leaking from rear area of front hubs
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
hand brake treval just o k
n/s swevel leaking
steering box damp
Non obligatory mirror damaged
t/r/e on steering box rocking and box damp
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
t/r/e on steering box rocking and box damp
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
front brake pads wearing low
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
front brake pads wearing low
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W735 RGM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 W735 RGM, 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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W735 RGM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2000.
Is W735 RGM safe to buy?
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