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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear body outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear body outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Rear suspension mounting ball joint dust cover in poor condition
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fuel tank support plate corroded
Central Rear suspension mounting ball joint dust cover in poor condition
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
fuel tank support plate corroded
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
fuel tank mounting plate corroded
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
fuel tank mounting plate corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose prop front bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury body (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear body damage
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear body damage
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside mirror damage
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside mirror damage
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system in poor condition (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
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X266 JVT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 X266 JVT, 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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X266 JVT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.
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