MOT Status
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188,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front seatbelts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
chassis slightly corroded
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush on steering rack (2.7.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush on steering rack (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
chips in windscreen
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp mount rusted (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leak from engine
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
light switch at times difficult to switch on
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f bumper end cap missing (not sharp and jagged).
o/s/f steering hub joint slight oil leak.
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X796 SGF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 X796 SGF, 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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X796 SGF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 2000.
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