MOT Status
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173,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from master cylinder to o/s/f flex (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Driver's door hinge insecure Bottom hinge (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from master cylinder to o/s/f flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad material separating. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear A frame ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Battery box corroded, Battery visible through underside.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting repair covered in underseal Bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Bulkhead covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Bulkhead covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring locating cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head at servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Spring locating cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring locating cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel hose insecure Filter housing (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W953 UBM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 W953 UBM, 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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W953 UBM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.
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