MOT Status
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194,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear chassis rusty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
drivers door difficult to open from inside
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
drivers door difficult to open from inside
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak from n/s/r hub
steering drop arm ball joint slight play
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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X541 ABC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 X541 ABC, 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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X541 ABC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 2000.
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