MOT Status
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119,158 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
steering box is noisy
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
steering box is noisy
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear chassie welding repairs been made
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie at tie rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
dampness to steering box
nearside front swivel joint slight play
offside rear axle damp
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
dampness to steering box
nearside front swivel joint slight play
offside rear axle damp
Coolant leak
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in tractor joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Both front tyres worn on inner edges & tread lumpy
Both rear shock absorber top bushes worn
Both rear tyre treads lumpy
Front No plate damaged
Slight play in front to rear prop shaft joints
center stop light not working
oil around steering box may need attention soon
rear cross member corroded
road test carried out for brakes
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
center stop light not working
oil around steering box may need attention soon
rear cross member corroded
road test carried out for brakes
Both rear tyres are unevenly worn around the inner edge of the tyre tread
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Bush is very worn (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X212 GBL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 X212 GBL, 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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X212 GBL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2000.
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