MOT Status
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131,400 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor corroded
Offside Front swivel hub seal leaking
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor corroded
Offside Front swivel hub seal leaking
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Rear Seat belt buckle missing all are hidden under the seat & not readily accessible to test (7.1.2 (d))
Side repeater missing not fitted both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts heavy cable loose next to the exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Drag link end ball joint has slight play both ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear on chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front steering knuckle seal has slight leak
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two bulbs not operating (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle both sides & cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
handbrake lever travel would benefit from adjustment
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion rear chassis
drop arm worn
front brake pads worn
front tie bar bushes worn
slight corrosion around offside rear seat belt anchor
both front and nearside rear tyres cracking
corrosion rear chassis
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both front and nearside rear tyres cracking
corrosion rear chassis
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
offside front axle end ball seal leaking
offside rear door inner corrosion and cracked
wiper arms worn
prop shaft flange bolt loose and cut
Oil leak
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all tyres cracking in tread
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all tyre sidewalls cracking and in the treads
offside rear brake pads low
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on all brake pipes and dirty
nearside and offside swivel housing's leaking slightly
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bulb out nuber plate lamp
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bulb out nuber plate lamp
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front hubs damp
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front hubs damp
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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X353 PJX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 X353 PJX, 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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X353 PJX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2000.
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