MOT Status
ValidMileage
162,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Axle spherical joint leaking (just passed)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general chassis corosion
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front footwells corroded
General chassis corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Swivel leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering damper bush slight play
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak Power Steering
corrosio on exhaust
corrosion on rear axle brake pipes
corrosion on rear brake disc's
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
both rear axle main bushes splitting borderline
fluctuation in front brake
rear number plate
rear shocker weak
wear in both front top shocker mountings
both rear axle main bushes splitting borderline
fluctuation in front brake
rear number plate
rear shocker weak
wear in both front top shocker mountings
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
stone chip in n/s/f headlamp
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X526 SJS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 X526 SJS, 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 X526 SJS registered?
X526 SJS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 December 2000.
Is X526 SJS safe to buy?
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