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Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Possibly steering box (recommend cleaning and assessing) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Front most (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Steering swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Steering swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front most (steering box drop arm) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear 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))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play joint on steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear 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))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt stalk casing damaged but not affecting operation
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt stalk casing damaged but not affecting operation
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
both front tyres wearing uneven inside edge
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body cross member on rear (6.1.B.2)
both front tyres wearing uneven inside edge
Rear exhaust mounting corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear exhaust mounting corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear center lap belt not working corectly
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear center lap belt not working corectly
advise n/s/r seat belt locking mechanism inop
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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X601 GDL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 X601 GDL, 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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X601 GDL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2000.
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