MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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General corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Swivel housing leaking
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general corrosion
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
general corrosion
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking Near fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight play
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear . (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front at calipers and both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front swivel joints leaking
Fuel filter damp
Offside rear door lower hinge broken
Oil leak Gearbox ()
Oil leak engine ()
Rear crossmember corroded
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside steering idler (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front at calipers and both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front swivel joints leaking
Fuel filter damp
Offside rear door lower hinge broken
Oil leak Gearbox ()
Oil leak engine ()
Rear crossmember corroded
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres cracking on sidewalls but not deep enough to expose cords
centre brake light not working but may not be wired
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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X729 GEN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 X729 GEN, 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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X729 GEN is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 2000.
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