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Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front outrigger corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front outrigger corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear antiroll bar ball joint rubber perished
Offside Rear antilroll bar joint rubber perished
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering component deformed steering dampner bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle oil leaking (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount/ floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle has dirt on components
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear propshaft has slight play
slight oil leak from the front tractor joints
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight oil leak from the front tractor joints
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
slight oil leak from the front tractor joints
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
slight oil leak from the front tractor joints
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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W748 RVC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 W748 RVC, 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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W748 RVC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 2000.
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