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Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on to flexie pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s rear light lens deteriated
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s rear light lens deteriated
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s front wheel bearing has slight noise
slight diesel leak around fuel filter housing
slight leak of fluid around steering box.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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W997 LBC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 W997 LBC, 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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W997 LBC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2000.
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