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ExpiredMileage
160,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal leaking (inner) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal leaking (inner) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop-arm ball joint (No1 ball joint) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal leaking (inner) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Reverse light inop
Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal leaking (inner) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s and n/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front o/s and n/s front swivel joints weeping
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
both front swivel joints leaking
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
both front swivel joints leaking
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
both front swivel joints slightly leaking
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
both front swivel joints slightly leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing upper turret (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
rear x member corroded but not weakened
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
general corrosion throughout chassis.
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
general corrosion throughout chassis.
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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W757 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 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 W757 VEC, 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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W757 VEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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