MOT Status
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119,731 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bush missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top bush missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Brake caliper brake pipe fouling suspension on full lock. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (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))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened at seat base (5.2.2a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately at chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember has been subject to various weld repairs (6.6.6)
Steering damper damaged but serviceable bush to steering arm worn (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened at seat base (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately at chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember has been subject to various weld repairs (6.6.6)
Steering damper damaged but serviceable bush to steering arm worn (2.2.C.1d)
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross-member holed (5.2.6)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Steering damper bush badly worn
Both front hub swivel seals leaking slightly
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
Both front hub swivel seals leaking slightly
brake warning light on but no leak and fluid level ok
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W851 GEY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W851 GEY, 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 W851 GEY registered?
W851 GEY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 June 2000.
Is W851 GEY safe to buy?
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