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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
All seats deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated High (1.1.6 (d))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen slight damage
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
All seats deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated High (1.1.6 (d))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen slight damage
All seats deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen slight damage
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All seats deteriorated
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen slight damage
Nearside Rear brake pipe corrosion
Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing, still functions
Nearside dip aim kick up to right of screen
Offside Front Outer brake pipe corroded
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
adjustable tow hitch and pip worn, advise replace
Central Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear brake pipe corrosion
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing, still functions
Nearside dip aim kick up to right of screen
Offside Front Outer brake pipe corroded
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
adjustable tow hitch and pip worn, advise replace
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
adjustable tow hitch and pin have wear ,advise replace
front radius arm bush bushes worn, not excessive
nearside rear brake pipe corrosion
nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing, still functions
offside [front to rear] brake pipe corrosion
offside dip aim kick up to right of test screen
offside front seat belt retract mechanism cover missing, still functions
rear prop shaft [rear] U/J worn
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
adjustable tow hitch and pin have wear ,advise replace
front radius arm bush bushes worn, not excessive
nearside rear brake piope corrosion
nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing, still functions
offside [front to rear] brake pipe corrosion
offside dip aim kick up to right of test screen
offside front seat belt retract mechanism cover missing, still functions
rear prop shaft [rear] U/J worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
engine oily
nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing, still functions
nearside headlamp kick up to left of screen
nearside rear brake pipe corrosion
nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing, still functions
offside front seat belt retract mechanism cover has damage, still functions
offside headlamp kick up to right of screen
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
engine oily
nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing, still functions
nearside headlamp kick up to left of screen
nearside rear brake pipe corrosion
offside front seat belt retract mechanism cover has damage, still functions
offside headlamp to right of screen
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn axle A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle side wall badly damaged (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Steering component deformed and unserviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box output seal (2.3.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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WJ60 XAU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 2010 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 58,096 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 WJ60 XAU, 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 16 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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WJ60 XAU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 2010.
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