MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,558 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front swivel joint damp
Offside Front swivel joint damp
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out riggers both (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front stabiliser chassis holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded stabaliser bracket holed (2.4.A.3)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front swivel joint damp
Offside Front swivel joint damp
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out riggers both (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis outriggers both sides adjacent to spanner arm rear mounts (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chasis/crossmember by A frame arm/rear upper shock mount area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing Drag link end pinch bolt missing (2.2.C.1g)
All tyres perished
Both sidesteps and mountings heavily corroded
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both outer belts (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
No clutch pedal rubber
Oil leak Engine and front swivel hubs ()
Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both outer belts (5.2.2a)
Rear body crossmember heavily corroded
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both outer (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front tyre slightly perished
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leaks from both front swivels
Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both outer (5.2.2a)
Slight noise from OS front hub and NS rear hub
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured STRONG ADVISE (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured STRONG ADVISE (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering box slightly damp
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering box slightly damp
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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X798 SGF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 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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X798 SGF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 2000.
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