MOT Status
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183,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear chassis showing corrosion
chassis welded and repaired
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
general under body corrosion
cab trim deteriateing, head lining dropped, gear knob missing.general corrosion underside.engi8ne bay misting in oil
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel foot brake spongy in operation.. (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure system insecure generally fixings broken off mountain areas (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible number plate damaged (0.1 (b))
Power steering component leaking leaking around steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear x member . extented corrosion to nearside chassis rail and further corrosion to o/s front chassis frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake grabbing severely brakes grabbing on near side rear and brake pedal spongy (1.2.1 (c))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road roof lining dropped and resting on drivers head causing distraction (3.2 (a) (ii))
1, cab trim interior deteriateing generaly . 2. underside compoents showing signs of corrosion generaaly. 3, engine bay misting in oil.
Fuel system component insecure FUEL FILTER (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
headlining insecure
no hand brake warning light
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
headlining insecure
no hand brake warning light
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
o/s/r tyre cracking
play in n/s/f track rod end
power steering box leaking
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X522 VLS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 X522 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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What year was X522 VLS registered?
X522 VLS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 2000.
Is X522 VLS safe to buy?
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