MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,005 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive AT THE LEFT FRONT HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive AT THE LEFT FRONT HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front DRAG LINK ARM NUT SLACK
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reverse light not working
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear reverse light not working
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W901 VBT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.3%.
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 W901 VBT, 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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W901 VBT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2000.
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