MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body mounting fixings insecure nearside and offside front body mountings excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened suspension turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front hub swivels leaking on limit
engine oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis led hole to excess (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Holed at towbar mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis holed at tow bar mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis leg holed to excess (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Front ball jiont (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Rear ball jiont (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing Bump stop missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pads securing pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Floor holed under pedal box to excess (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached Steering box arm very slack also lock nut lab loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leek from engine and gear box
Steering box covered in oil
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Ball joint has excessive play off steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre has nail in it
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front brake discs worn
o/s front lower bulkhead corroded and holed, not within prescribed areas
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
OFF SIDE REAR DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall no cord showing
cut in o/s/f tyre outer wall also cut in n/s/f tyre wall and part of tread
n/s/r brake binding just passable
rear propshaft u/j has a fair bit of play
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X652 UTU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 X652 UTU, 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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X652 UTU is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 2000.
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