MOT Status
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157,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low Cant adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low Cant adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats not presented
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (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))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats not presented
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion nsf body mount and rear cross member
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Chafed (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front and offside front, hub seals seepage
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear, within cross member area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside rear, borderline excessive (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear, cross member / chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tractor hub seal slight seepage
Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear cross member outer areas (6.1.B.2)
Advise high level brake light not working
Advise nearside front door slight play in top hinge
Advise offside front door slight play in top hinge
Advise slight weep from offside front spherical joint
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Bulb slightly deteriorating (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Bulb slightly deteriorating (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Slight leak from steering box
Rear cross member starting to corrode where facing rear wheels
Slight leak and play in Offside Front swivel housing
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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W854 MYA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 W854 MYA, 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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W854 MYA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 July 2000.
Is W854 MYA safe to buy?
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