MOT Status
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122,030 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front top shock towers corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on limit both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front top shock towers corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on limit both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear outer crossmember holed both sides - JUST ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively rear crossmember JUST ON LIMIT (6.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To cailper. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cailper. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cailper. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Hole near pedal box. (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To cailper. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cailper. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cailper. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Small hole within 30cm. (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Coolant header tank insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Underside of vehicle corroded
Central seat missing
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight corrosion (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front bulkhead has some corrosion but body mount secure and more than 30cm away from pedal box
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central bolt in beam missing (6.1.1 (d) (i))
steering box has slight weep
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (drop arm) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central seat missing
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight corrosion (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front bulkhead has some corrosion but body mount secure and more than 30cm away from pedal box
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central bolt in beam missing (6.1.1 (d) (i))
steering box has slight weep
Central Front Seat removed
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose Rear flange (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Front Seat removed
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Flexible brake hose retaining nut missing
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear cross member corroded
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear crossmember corroded
wiper linkage worn
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear cross member corroded
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear crossmember corroded
wiper linkage worn
Front Oil leak, but not excessive front transimion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive front transimion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipe corrosion
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear brakes not locking on fot brke
slight marking on front seat belt webbing
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W978 XOC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 W978 XOC, 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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W978 XOC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 May 2000.
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