MOT Status
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178,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front shocker top mounting corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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W898 LAN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W898 LAN, 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 W898 LAN registered?
W898 LAN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W898 LAN safe to buy?
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