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40,787 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES ARE PERISHED AND CRACKING AROUND SIDE WALLS I WOULD ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central and rear chassis is corroded in a number of places marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shock top mount is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central chassis is corroded in a number of places marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose all 4 retaining nuts on rear prop shaft at the parking brake drum end are loose (6.1.7 (a) (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 ball joint cover is split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES ARE PERISHED AND CRACKING AROUND SIDE WALLS I WOULD ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes are coated/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perishing and are over 10 years old, I would advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes are coated/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perishing and are over 10 years old, I would advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both sides centre chassis slightly corroded
front wheels just touch suspension arms on full lock
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower floor holed and corroded
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
front wheels close to suspension arms on full lock
little reserve travel on park brake lever
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
front wheels close to suspension arms on full lock
little reserve travel on park brake lever
front tyres close to suspension arms on full lock
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front out rigger corroded
fog light cracked
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W865 NBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 W865 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 W865 NBJ registered?
W865 NBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2000.
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