MOT Status
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154,970 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under body under sealed
Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight up and down movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear ball joint on A frame fastened to top of rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint in rear prop. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger corroded at mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint play and boot split. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint in rear prop. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
slight oil leak around engine
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fitted to n/s only (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
slight oil leak around engine
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to middle and rear chassis
corrosion to rear cross member
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
steering damper bush
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
steering damper bush worn
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
steering damper bush worn
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X397 CWN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 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 X397 CWN, 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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X397 CWN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 2000.
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