MOT Status
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129,592 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle button slightly broken
Offside Front Headlight aim on high side
Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge slightly
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has a slight leak
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure/suspension components has slight corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s/f (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
centre exhaust silencer mounting corroded
exhaust flange between centre and rear silencer heavily corroded
n/s/r chassis bump stop missing
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre outer chassis rail between tie bars (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel n/s and o/s/r (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s/f (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
centre exhaust silencer mounting corroded
exhaust flange between centre and rear silencer heavily corroded
n/s/r chassis bump stop missing
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lower section (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lower section (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust flange between centre and rear sections corroded
n/s/r chassis bump stop mising
o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil slightly
rear service brake performance slightly low
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper wishbone above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust mounting brackets corroded
long travel on handbrake
n/s/r chassis bump stop missing
rear service brake performance low
n/s and o/s/f seat belts showing some damage to webbing
n/s/f outrigger corroded
slightly spoungy brake pedal
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)
brake pedal rubber worn
exhaust centre silencer mounting broken
front n/o plate damaged
n/s and o/s/f outriggers corroded
n/s and o/s/f seat belts showing some damage to webbing
n/s wiper blade torn
rear flexy brake hose corroding
steel brake pipe at rear flexy corroding
exhaust centre silencer output mounting corroded and flange joint
front n/o plate cracked
n/o plate light bulb inop
n/s and o/s/f seat belts showing some slight damage
o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil
slightly long handbrake travel pressent
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
exhaust centre silencer output mounting corroded and flange joint
front n/o plate cracked
n/o plate light bulb inop
n/s and o/s/f seat belts showing some slight damage
o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil
slightly long handbrake travel pressent
front n/o plate damaged
high level brake light inop
n/s and o/s/f seat belts showing some damage to webbing
n/s/r chassis inner section corroding
o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil
rear chassis crossmember outter inner sections coroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front n/o plate damaged
high level brake light inop
n/s and o/s/f seat belts showing some damage to webbing
n/s/r chassis inner section corroding
o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil
rear chassis crossmember outter inner sections coroded
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake pads worn low
front n/o plate cracked
n/s and o/s/f seat belts webbing showing some slight damage
o/s/f hub swivel leaking oil
rear service brakes showing imbalance
Front brake pads appear to be wearing thin.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all tyres showing wear and cracks around outter walls
front n/o plate cracked
n/s/f tyre worn low
o/s/r service brake showing imbalance
rear brake discs showing wear
rear brake pads worn low
wiper blades torn slightly
front n/o plate cracked
n/s and o/s/f seat belts showing some damage
o/s/r brake disc inner surface pitted
rear brake pads worn low
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front n/o plate cracked
n/s and o/s/f seat belts showing some damage
o/s/r brake disc inner surface pitted
rear brake pads worn low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front n/o plate cracked
n/s and o/s/f seat belt webbing showing slight damage
o/s/r inner brake disc surface corroding
o/s/r service brake showing imbalance
slight fluid leak from n/s and o/s/f hub swivels
slight service brake imbalance across rear axle
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f wiper blade torn
o/s/r lower anti roll bar bracket worn
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f wiper blade torn
o/s/r lower anti roll bar bracket worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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W963 PBU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 W963 PBU, 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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W963 PBU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2000.
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