MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,774 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play + boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Steering box, transfer box, gearbox, rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear floor slightly corroded
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play + boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Steering box, transfer box, gearbox, rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear floor slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear differentials + transfer box + rack box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bumper bar corroded and holed.
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both longitudinal rails slightly corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering component deformed but serviceable Front steering damper, casing cracked. (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both longitudinal rails slightly corroded. Surface rust. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Front differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering component deformed but serviceable Front steering damper, casing cracked. (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both longitudinal rails slightly corroded. Surface rust. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner bumper area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both shocker upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Longitudinal chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Slight oil leak both diff oil seals
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear on top of chassis. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter/fuel pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner bumper area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both shocker upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Longitudinal chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Slight oil leak both diff oil seals
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
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W883 OCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 W883 OCA, 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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W883 OCA is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2000.
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