MOT Status
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98,042 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis legs and in and around the rear cross member where the chassis legs mount both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
diesel fuel around the pressure regulator on the cylinder head
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" Frame Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside fro nt (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed and offside front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear A frame ball joint dust cover slightly perished
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside fro nt (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed and offside front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear A frame ball joint dust cover slightly perished
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened and offside front (5.2.2a)
both rear tyres have minor age cracking
Both rear tyres have minor age cracking
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened and offside front (5.2.2a)
Both rear tyres showing signs of age cracking
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s steering damper bush slight wear
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W896 MAK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 W896 MAK, 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 W896 MAK registered?
W896 MAK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W896 MAK safe to buy?
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