MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front number plate cracked
vehicle heavily under sealed
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
chassis corroded
front number plate cracked
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
All coil springs have surface corrosion but not considered excessive
Driver seat belt has very slight fraying
Engine oil leak
Lower passengers door corroded
O/s/f suspension mount has slight corrosion
Rear prop shaft has slight play in UJ Joint
Whole chassis has surface corrosion and soft in places
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member at fuel tank (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front hub oil seals have slight leak
whole chassis has surface corrosion at all areas
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s /o/s front lower door posts are corroded.
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexy hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking at flexy hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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X798 ELE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 X798 ELE, 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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X798 ELE is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 2000.
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