MOT Status
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261,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front number plate damage
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and mounting area corroded/front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working and fitted to the wrong side (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front number plate damage
hand brake travel slightly high
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
under body heavily under sealed and repaired
underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body heavily repaired and under sealed
underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak ()
all body mounts have corrosion
heavy repairs and under seal to under vehicle
underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
n/s and o/s body mounts corroded
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
vehicle under body has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion under vehicle body and chassis mounting points area
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front swivel hubs leaking oil
slight binding on n/s front brake
slight oil leak from steering box
windscreen damaged outside swept area
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W815 LFT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 W815 LFT, 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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What year was W815 LFT registered?
W815 LFT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2000.
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