MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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play suspension and steering joints / bushes in general
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
play suspension and steering joints / bushes in general
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
general wear / play steering and suspension
some corrosion forming structure and fittings
tyres wearing
corrosion forming chassis various areas
general wear driveline various
metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes
oil leakage various locations
some play steering and suspension
suspension components corroding
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas and suspension fixings
general wear present suspension bushes
wear front swivels and some leakage at sphere seals
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas and suspension fixings
general wear present suspension bushes
offside front belt latch casing missing
wear front swivels and some leakage at sphere seals
An item not tested (Manual)
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
previous advisorys 219232551086
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Oil leak
both sides axle swivel seals leaking
front discs thin
metal pipes rusting including brake pipes some marginal
rust forming chassis
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
steel pipes rusting /damaged
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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X516 VLS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 X516 VLS, 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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X516 VLS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 2000.
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