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173,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn noise coming from steering column. no play detected, column covered by cowling plastic not allowing proper inspection of components. (2.2.2 (b))
vehicle presented no top fan cowling. likelihood of serious injury if body parts come into contact with cooling fan whilst engine is running.
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn noise coming from steering column. no play detected, column covered by cowling plastic not allowing proper inspection of components. (2.2.2 (b))
vehicle presented no top fan cowling. likelihood of serious injury if body parts come into contact with cooling fan whilst engine is running.
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General repairs to whole of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Bulkhead area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Fuel system component leaking Area of pressure regulator on rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Flexi/brake pipe connection not securely mounted/located (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower spring mounting plate on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Upper steering joint area (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front coil springs corroded
both front wheels corroded
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front wheels corroded
exhaust corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting complete rear back end (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside front out riger (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear chassis rails (6.1.B.2)
exhaust corroded and slight blow
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
rear exhaust mount corroded and not attached and fouling on sump pan
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
all coil springs corroded
all tyres cut/cracking
both front swivel hubs leaking grease
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
all coil springs corroded
all tyres cut/cracking
both front swivel hubs leaking grease
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
all coil srings corroded
all tyres cracking
both front swivel hubs leaking
corrosion to all chassis
exhaust corroded
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
all coil srings corroded
all tyres cracking
both front swivel hubs leaking
corrosion to all chassis
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
all tyres cracking
both rear coil springs corroded
front swivel hubs leaking
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
all tyres cracking
both rear coil springs corroded
front swivel hubs leaking
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
both front swivel joints slightly leaking grease
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
slight noise from both front wheel bearings
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W753 UVJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 W753 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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W753 UVJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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