MOT Status
ValidMileage
156,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded ( on top of chassis ) (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front small cut outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear and front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear & o/s/f corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis corroded next to tow bar but not excessive
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Central exhaust corroded
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis corroded nest to tow bar but not excessive
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered by under seal and o.s.f slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Chassis corroded next to tow bar mounting point but not considered excessive
Middle to rear exhaust flange corroded and weak
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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X486 BAL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.
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 X486 BAL, 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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X486 BAL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 2000.
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