MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,488 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s side storage compartment corroded but forms no part of integral structure
Exhaust system insecure 1st joint 1 bolt loose 1 bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember excess corrosion inner and underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s side storage compartment corroded but forms no part of integral structure
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near servo on bulk head (3.6.C.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
additional wiring under vehicle untidy
both front bottom shocker bushes perished
exhaust manifold blowing slightly
exhaust pipe flanges corroded
front and rear diffs have small oil leaks
front shock absorber turrets corroded
rear cross member corroded n/s inside
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
additional wiring under vehicle untidy
both front bottom shocker bushes perished
exhaust manifold blowing slightly
exhaust pipe flanges corroded
front and rear diffs have small oil leaks
front shock absorber turrets corroded
rear cross member corroded n/s inside
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
additional wiring untidy and unprotected but not rubbing and secure
engine oil leaks
n/s swivel housing slightly damp
o/s and n/s front shocker upper mounting turrets slightly corroded
o/s floor panel showing signs of corrosion
o/s front tyre tread perished
rear diff.input seal slightly damp
slight damage to o/s rear wing panel but no sharp edges
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
additional wiring under vehicle unprotected
slight body damage to o/s rear but no sharp edges
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
additional wiring under vehicle unprotected
slight body damage to o/s rear but no sharp edges
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
extra wiring under vehicle unprotected and rubbing slightly
front and rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion
o/s drag link end gaitor split
one spot light atfront of vehicle inoperative
power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion
rear diff.input seal leaking
reverse light blue
slight play in steering damper eye bush
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
clip missing from n/s front brake pipe, but still secure
coolant level low
damage to body work o/s rear corner
engine oil leak (oil filter and turbo drain pipe)
slight oil leak from rear diff.
LIGHTING SWITCH IN POOR CONDITION
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
LIGHTING SWITCH IN POOR CONDITION
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
slight oil leak o/s/f hub
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W923 VHN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 W923 VHN, 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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W923 VHN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.
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