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W998 EOX

2000 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

162,431 mi
Last recorded162,431 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 EOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 162,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front radius arm front bushes worn

Nearside Rear Lower shocker bush worn and slightly loose

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre out rigger weekend by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front axle, oil leak from hub oil seal

Offside Front axle, play in top and bottom swivel bearings with weight removed

Offside Front radius arm front bushes worn

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked in tread

Offside head lamp securing ring heavily corroded

Offside wiper linkage worn

front brake pads not sitting fully in calliper

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear

o/s and n/s front metal brakes on callipers corroded

reverse lamp not working

signs of oil leaks around steering box

slight brake imbalance across front axle

slight free play in steering box

Fail 28 Nov 2018 162,431 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose front prop shaft front and rear bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded at rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre out rigger corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front radius arm front bushes worn

Nearside Rear Lower shocker bush worn and slightly loose

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre out rigger weekend by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front axle, oil leak from hub oil seal

Offside Front axle, play in top and bottom swivel bearings with weight removed

Offside Front radius arm front bushes worn

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked in tread

Offside head lamp securing ring heavily corroded

Offside wiper linkage worn

front brake pads not sitting fully in calliper

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear

o/s and n/s front metal brakes on callipers corroded

reverse lamp not working

signs of oil leaks around steering box

slight brake imbalance across front axle

slight free play in steering box

Fail 15 Nov 2018 162,330 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 158,379 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear

o/s and n/s swivel joint oil seals leaking

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 22 Nov 2017 158,378 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Nov 2016 154,194 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drag link to pitman arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight leak from Swivel hub

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 154,194 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion to chassis outrigger (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link to pitman arm joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drag link to pitman arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight leak from Swivel hub

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 150,208 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 19 Nov 2015 150,184 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 145,938 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

oil leak around steering box

slight play in n/s/f bearing

Fail 1 Dec 2014 145,938 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn

oil leak around steering box

slight play in n/s/f bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 135,999 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 133,937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

brake pipes from front flexible hoses to front calipers corroded

rear chassis crossmember has two holes on nearside.These are not within the prescribed area for the tow bar but are within 30cm of the body mount but do not seriously affect its strength

Fail 11 Sep 2012 133,937 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

brake pipes from front flexible hoses to front calipers corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 132,210 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 128,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 128,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 123,897 miles

hand brake requires adjustment

small amount of wear on o/s/f seat belt

wear in o/s drag link end

Pass 17 Jun 2008 117,539 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 11,119 miles

engine leaking oil

Pass 2 Aug 2006 91,133 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 91,133 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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W998 EOX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W998 EOX, 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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W998 EOX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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