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79,892 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))
general chassis corroded and components
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))
general chassis corroded and components
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security toe eye (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting pedal area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security toe eye (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under toe eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
drivers door frame corroded
rear wiper split
Nearside Front Brake insecure Flexi To Chassis (1.1.21 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out Rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake insecure Flexi To Chassis (1.1.21 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out Rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out Rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake performance not tested Due To Burst Pipe (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near Shocker Mounting As Marked (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On Top Of Chassis As Marked (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded As Marked (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger -front & rear faces (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock turret (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger-front & rear faces (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Front position lamp(s) not working offside (1.1.A.3b)
Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking valve near rear of cylinder head (7.2.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
registration plate deteriorated rear (6.3.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
osr nsr chassis corroded exhuast rear rusty
advise rear no plate worn but ok
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front discs worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
n/s/r tyre nail in it
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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X179 NWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 X179 NWW, 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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X179 NWW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 2000.
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