MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both front swivels slight leakage
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Isolated areas of corrosion (1.1.3 (e))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Front rubber mount split and rear perished (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps condensated (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight damage (5.3.2 (c))
No rear seats and seat belts fitted at time of test
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint boot slight deterioration (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Both front swivels slight leakage
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Isolated areas of corrosion (1.1.3 (e))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Front rubber mount split and rear perished (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps condensated (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight damage (5.3.2 (c))
No rear seats and seat belts fitted at time of test
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint boot slight deterioration (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
All brake pads and n/s track rod end replaced
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W984 BCX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 W984 BCX, 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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W984 BCX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 2000.
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