MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bracket corroded and broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front hub seals damp
steering damper bush has play
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bracket corroded and broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front hub seals damp
steering damper bush has play
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front hub seals damp
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front hub seal seeping
chassis/ suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front hub seal seeping
chassis/ suspension components corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL where visible . (1.1.11 (c))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and covered in paint. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front out rigger / body mount has hole due to corrosion but body is secure.
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and covered in paint. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.42mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL where visible . (1.1.11 (c))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and covered in paint. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front out rigger / body mount has hole due to corrosion but body is secure.
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and covered in paint. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
chassis covered in thick paint.
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
chassis covered in thick paint.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit needs early attension. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FRONT/REAR (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush NEEDS EARLY ATTENSION. (2.7.4)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FRONT/REAR. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit needs early attension. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FRONT/REAR (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush NEEDS EARLY ATTENSION. (2.7.4)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FRONT/REAR. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
steering damper bushes worn
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
steering damper bushes worn
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
n/s/f hub leaking grease
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
n/s/f axle swivel joint slight leak from gasket
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
n/s/f axle swivel joint slight leak from gasket
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
steering damper bush slight wear
under car,muddy and wet
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W747 UVJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 W747 UVJ, 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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W747 UVJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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