MOT Status
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200,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres are getting low on tread
oil leaks
osf seat belt damaged due to being shut in the door lock
osr drop link worn
rear dampers weeping and bushes worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high Lamp is also loose (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Front Flexi hoses rubbing front tyres on lock
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Track rod 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 fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Flexi hoses rubbing front tyres on lock
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b post holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SHOCKER TURRET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b post holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated (4.11 (b) (ii))
Passenger's seat insecure MID X3 (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BUMP STOPS MISSING
DIFF LEAKING
Electrical wiring insecure LIGHT SWITCH (4.11 (a) (i))
HEADS DIM
MID BELTS NOT TESTED
N/S/F SEAT BELT DAMAGED
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES WEAK
SOME RUST BY REAR SEAT BELT FIXINGS
VERY ADVANCED CORROSION THOUGHOUT
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both sides (5.2.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm boot (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting dhassis leg (6.6.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both sides (5.2.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Centre brake light not working
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)
rear differential leaking
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember and chassis rails (6.6.6)
Centre brake light not working
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)
rear differential leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
smoke emissions not recorded. Low smoke output
Front brake discs worn
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front brake discs worn
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear door folding step insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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W893 SKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 W893 SKE, 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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W893 SKE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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