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Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering arm dampener. (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Body corroded on NS central.
Offside Rear OSR diff bush worn.
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front seat belt clip cover missing
Nearside Rear shock absorber bushes perished
Nearside Rear shock absorber bushes perished
Offside Front seat belt clip cover missing
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nsf and osf seat belt clips missing
Nearside Front seat belt clip casing missing
Offside Front seat belt clip casing missing
Nearside Front seat belt clip casing missing
Offside Front seat belt clip casing missing
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Both front swivel joints slight oil weap.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
RHR bump stop missing.
Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both LH and RH seat belt receptors casing missing, but they still function correctly. (7.1.2 (d))
RHR bump stop missing.
Seat belt buckle slightly damaged LH and RH seat belt receptor casings missing, but they still function. (7.1.2 (d))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect LHR shock has slight oil weap. (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RHF tyre low on tread (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front seat belt case missing
front seatbelts casing missing
o/s/r bump stop missing
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box insecure steering box bolts locking device (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front seatbelts casing missing
o/s/r bump stop missing
cracked screen
o/s hub seal leaking
oil leak
passenger seat belt buckle smashed but still locks secure
front / rear brake pipe slight corrosion
o/s seatbelt casing damaged
steering box arm ball joint slight play
window screen has a crack outside of swept area
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
o/s seatbelt casing damaged
steering box arm ball joint slight play
window screen has a crack outside of swept area
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
o/s seatbelt casing damaged
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Propshaft component defective
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X238 HNV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 X238 HNV, 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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X238 HNV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 2000.
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