MOT Status
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129,017 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All seats have damage to base
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under side of cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All seats have damage to base
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp likely to become detached smashed (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
coolant low
VEHICLE VERY DIRTY
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
VEHICLE VERY DIRTY
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear both tyre's worn and have cuts
all rubber bushes have gone soft
slyt play in all wheel bearings
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s front engine mountin worn
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s front engine mountin worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front swivels damp
Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front swivels damp
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X705 YFX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.
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 X705 YFX, 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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X705 YFX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 2000.
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