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Fuel tank lower guard corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Drivers footwell and bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Tube out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame above rear diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle upper arm onto top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis extensive surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Operating switch has no effect (4.1.5 (b))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle upper arm onto top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis extensive surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive O/S/F footwell/bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis surface rust on rear two thirds (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive O/S/F footwell/bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis surface rust on rear two thirds (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor /bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
turbo intercooler swollen
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front swivel hub has slight oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front swivel hub has slight oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s near brake servo (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
washer jet blocked nearside
wiper blades in poor condition
rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition
steering damper bush worn
front brake discs worn
steering damper offside bush worn
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
front brake discs worn
steering damper offside bush worn
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W859 TJU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 W859 TJU, 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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W859 TJU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.
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