MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,957 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front axle swivel is slightly damp around seal
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
front swivels damp
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
front swivels damp
clutch pedal rubber missing
corrosion to chassis rail and out riggers
front steering shock absorber bush deteriorating
nearside door mirror slightly loose
nearside front tractor joint damp
nearside rear door lower hinge pin worn
oil leak
rear support bracket heavily corroded
slight play in front prop shaft rear uj
steering box wet no leak time of test
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
corrosion to chassis rail and out riggers
front steering shock absorber bush deteriorating
nearside door mirror slightly loose
nearside front tractor joint damp
nearside rear door lower hinge pin worn
oil leak
rear support bracket heavily corroded
slight play in front prop shaft rear uj
steering box wet no leak time of test
corrosion to inner sills
corrosion to out rigger holed and heavy corroded
corrosion to rear chassis and cross members
mirror loose
rear tyres perished
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis more then one place (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail more then one place (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))
corrosion to inner sills
corrosion to out rigger holed and heavy corroded
corrosion to rear chassis and cross members
mirror loose
rear tyres perished
Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel heavily (6.1.6 (i) (i))
centre body mounting bracket holed and corroded heavily
corrosion to bulkhead panel on corner panel on limit by brake servo
corrosion to floor pans inner sills more then one place
corrosion to floor pans/lower seat section just outside 30cm of seat belt mounting area on limit at time of test
corrosion to lower b pillers by seat belt mounting areas
corrosion to rear panel and rear chassis section heavy in more then one place
rear suspension ball joint duct cover poor condition
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis/rear panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel heavily (6.1.6 (i) (i))
centre body mounting bracket holed and corroded heavily
corrosion to bulkhead panel on corner panel on limit by brake servo
corrosion to floor pans inner sills more then one place
corrosion to floor pans/lower seat section just outside 30cm of seat belt mounting area on limit at time of test
corrosion to lower b pillers by seat belt mounting areas
corrosion to rear panel and rear chassis section heavy in more then one place
rear suspension ball joint duct cover poor condition
heavy corrosion to rear chassis rails and round tow bar mounting area
steering box damp
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm loose (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
heavy corrosion to rear chassis rails and round tow bar mounting area
steering box damp
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to chassis rails
corrosion to chassis rear at centre by suspension mounting
dampness to steering box area
heavy corrosion to rear panel more then one place
rear pads wearing low
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel/chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear shock bushes poor
Nearside mirror glass cracked
corrosion to chassis rails
corrosion to chassis rear at centre by suspension mounting
dampness to steering box area
heavy corrosion to rear panel more then one place
rear pads wearing low
dampness around steering box
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
dampness around steering box
Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened side facing in rear (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting turret section (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm balljoint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting turret section (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis box section (6.6.6)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe @ union with rear flexi AND along chassis top under front seat area (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened side facing in rear (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
General corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear tyre slightly out of shape
slight play in both front track rod ends
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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W988 RLJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 W988 RLJ, 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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W988 RLJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 July 2000.
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