MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,194 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front drivers door split around bottom of lower hinge
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively at differential (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively at transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened DRIVERS (5.2.2a)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened PASSANGERS (5.2.2a)
Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load DRIVERS (5.2.4a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush BOTTOM BUSH (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSH (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint CENTER REAR AXIL (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Ball joint has slight play AT STEERING BOX (2.2.B.1f)
CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING
COOLANT LOW
FREE PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front TYRE SOFT
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PLAY IN REAR PROP SHAFT REAR JOINT
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened DRIVERS (5.2.2a)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened PASSANGERS (5.2.2a)
Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load DRIVERS (5.2.4a)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
exhaust corroded
Brake pipe inadequately clipped front & rear (3.6.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake warning light on
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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X608 GMJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 X608 GMJ, 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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X608 GMJ is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 2000.
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