MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis leg in two places (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
main beam light switch slighty insure
main beam light switch slighty insure
Centre Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chassis corroded
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
front diff leaking oil
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
front diff leaking oil
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
oil leak from front diff oil seal
oil leaks from n/s & o/s/f swivel seals
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
oil leak from front diff oil seal
oil leaks from n/s & o/s/f swivel seals
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
nearside front hub swivel joint slight leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X42 BCS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 X42 BCS, 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 X42 BCS registered?
X42 BCS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 2000.
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