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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind wheel 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose front and rear flange bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking Power steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft likely to become detached Rear prop is loose. (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in o/s screen of 5mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked on engine (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam faulty switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire diesel pressure sensor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in o/s screen of 5mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis not welded properly (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements handbrake drum leaking oil (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor seam at arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine Covers / under-trays Fitted
Vehicle is under-sealed.
Engine Covers / under-trays Fitted
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Vehicle is under-sealed.
rear discs corroded
slight leak from rear diff
Bolts missing on towbar
Both tractor joints slight play
Offside Front brake pipe slight corrosion
general corrosion to chassis
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
handbrake borderline travel and operation
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all four brake discs slightly worn
both front tyres worn on the inner edges - low tread and tread lifting slightly
steering box weeping fluid slightly
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X377 BAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 X377 BAY, 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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X377 BAY is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2000.
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