MOT Status
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116,350 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
underside of vehicle has surface corrosion
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front swivel hubs leaking slightly.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective handbrake light. (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front swivel hubs leaking slightly.
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fluid leak, but not excessive, swivel joint seal front drive shaft
Offside Front fluid leak, but not excessive, swivel joint seal front drive shaft
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/75/16/ 123/120q (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fluid leak, but not excessive, swivel joint seal front drive shaft
Offside Front fluid leak, but not excessive, swivel joint seal front drive shaft
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fluid leak, but not excessive, swivel joint seal front drive shaft
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front fluid leak, but not excessive, swivel joint seal front drive shaft
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
middle to rear exhaust joint in poor condition.
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member has multiple holes. (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle ball joint seal
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle ball joint seal
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
middle to centre exhaust joint in poor condition
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle ball joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle ball joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in lower zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
offside & nearside front axle swivels leaking oil
rear crossmember corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside & nearside front axle swivels leaking oil
rear crossmember corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper 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)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
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X203 UPD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 X203 UPD, 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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X203 UPD is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 2000.
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