MOT Status
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109,216 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axel (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pedal box area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear clip area (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
corrosion around pedal box area
All tyres perished
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s front out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
All tyres perished
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion to front floors
corrosion to floor pans
n/s rear tyre starting to perish
parking brake efficiency only just met would appear in need of adjustment or repair
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
fuel weep on engine
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
rear brake discs in poor condition
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brake discs corroded
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
parking brake lever near end of travel
front pads 90% worn
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W856 NBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 W856 NBJ, 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 W856 NBJ registered?
W856 NBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 2000.
Is W856 NBJ safe to buy?
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