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Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Near towing eye (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Hole in outrigger (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG... (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
FRONT AXLE SWIVELS HAVE SLIGHT OIL LEAK...
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION SHOCKER MOUNTING TURRET... (5.3.6 (a) (i))
REAR CROSS MEMNBER RUSTY...
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Mud flap insecure.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D type bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Mud flap insecure.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
centre exhaust mount broken
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front NS + OS axle hub oil seals damp
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by pump (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger / NSF inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting drivers floor / lower bulk head area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis inner section of rail by fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp too dim / goes out when side light and brake light both applied (4.3.3 (b))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front NS + OS axle hub oil seals damp
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by pump (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front slight leak from hub
Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside /offside front hubs weeping oil
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s n/s front hubs weeping
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play hub (2.5.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s n/s front bubs weeping oil
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s n/s front hub seals slight seeping of oil
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s n/s front hub seals slight seeping of oil
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front tyre cracking/perishing within treads
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside front tyre cracking/perishing within treads
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both front wiper blades split at ends
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W947 BBW 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 68.8%.
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 W947 BBW, 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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W947 BBW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 2000.
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