MOT Status
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185,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Engine and gearbox oil leaks
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
Too much oil in engine
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades splitting (3.4 (b) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working correctly on constant with headlamps (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Engine and gearbox oil leaks
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
Too much oil in engine
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All 4 wheels corroding
Engine oil leak
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
Front Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Gearbox oil leak
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush movement (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both sides catching axle in full lock (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted caliper pin clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil leak
All 4 wheels corroding
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
Front Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Gearbox oil leak
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Too much oil in engine
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension turret starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension turret starting to corrode
front tyres starting to crack and perish
oil leak from engine
slight leak from o/s/f hub seal
steering damper rubber cracked
transfer box leaking oil
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front steering drop arm has slight play in ball joint
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front tyres low tread
radiator expanded at top
not all brake pipes visible
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
not all brake pipes visible
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
not all brake pipes visble
steering damper seeping
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
steering damper bushes worn
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X797 BFB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White 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 X797 BFB, 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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X797 BFB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2000.
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