MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,593 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering pivot point has slight play both front wiper seal leaking slightly (2.2.B.1g)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front out riggers (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
Steering pivot point has slight play both front wiper seal leaking slightly (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure both front (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear of axel (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
play in rear seat backs
rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
slight leak from front swivel joints
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
play in rear seat backs
rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
slight leak from front swivel joints
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
steering damper 1st bush slightly deteriorated
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W881 VCP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 W881 VCP, 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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W881 VCP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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