MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,664 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes and ferules corroded keep checked. (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre deteriorating. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre deteriorating. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded keep checked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of coil spring bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes and ferules corroded keep checked. (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre deteriorating. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre deteriorating. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded keep checked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged trapping in door catch (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged trapping in door catch (7.1.2 (b) (i))
the front brakes have an inbalance of 25%.
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged trapping in door catch (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged trapping in door catch (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear both sides chassis around body mounts have some corrosion.
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear both sides chassis around body mounts have some corrosion.
Nearside Rear Half shaft seal leaking
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Half shaft seal leaking
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box damp
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
oil leak on rear near side hub seal
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear track rod end (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering box damp
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
oil leak on rear near side hub seal
not examined rear seat belts , seats up and boot full
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
not examined rear seat belts , seats up and boot full
fuel pressure reg leaking
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
fuel pressure reg leaking
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
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W782 VJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 W782 VJW, 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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W782 VJW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2000.
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