MOT Status
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151,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Axle swivel seal weeping
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Persihed (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel seal weeping
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Persihed (5.3.2 (c))
Rear differential pinion seal leaking oil
Trailer electrical socket damaged
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected Track rod bent and rubbing on guide/guard (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Axle swivel seal weeping
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Persihed (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel seal weeping
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Persihed (5.3.2 (c))
Rear differential pinion seal leaking oil
Trailer electrical socket damaged
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out riger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outriger (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
advised-passenger footplate step frame work corroding at n/s and o/s.
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X425 LEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 X425 LEC, 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 X425 LEC registered?
X425 LEC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.
Is X425 LEC safe to buy?
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