MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Prop shaft badly damaged UNIVERSAL JOINT (6.1.7 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged webbing split and weakened (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area around tie bar rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area around tie bar rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside BONNET SECURING PIN NOT FASTENING
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front shocker casing corroded
Offside Front door latch worn
Offside Rear bump stop missing
both rear chassis legs corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure casing corroded (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front shocker casing corroded
Offside Front door latch worn
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
both rear chassis legs corroded
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Rear cross members are corroded
chassis corroded
steering leak
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear cross members are corroded
chassis corroded
steering leak
oil level low
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only propshaft joint worn (3.1.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
clutch reservoir cap missing
oil level low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside front brake backplate insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside front brake backplate insecure
Handbrake travel could be improved
Nearside front seat belt marked
Slight play in nearside rear hub
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Handbrake travel could be improved
Nearside front seat belt marked
Slight play in nearside rear hub
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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X52 WGR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 X52 WGR, 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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X52 WGR is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 2000.
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