MOT Status
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103,229 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy Silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Lower pump area (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy Silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Lower pump area (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy Silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Lower pump area (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy Silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Lower pump area (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy Silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion on rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy Silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion on rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outers (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion on rear inner chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outers (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion on rear inner chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front uj or front prop shaft has slight play
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Play in the rear propshaft rear UJ
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Play in the rear propshaft rear UJ
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
rear uj worn on rear prop
steering damper has slight misting of oil
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
rear uj worn on rear prop
steering damper has slight misting of oil
N/s wiper blade split
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight play in the steering box lower ball joint
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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X394 VRM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 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 X394 VRM, 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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What year was X394 VRM registered?
X394 VRM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2000.
Is X394 VRM safe to buy?
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