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Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg holed on outer and inner section, also near rear shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Ourigger holed on front face (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Chassis coated limiting inspection
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres around 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle heavily coated underneath
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Fuel system component leaking Possible filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member front section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle heavily coated underneath
Chassic waxoiled making inspection difficult
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering spheres slight leak
Various areas damp engine/gearbox and fuel tank damp also but not physically leaking at time of test
Chassis heavily coated.
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Spheres have slight oil leak
Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Chassis heavily coated limiting inspection.
Offside Front Slight play at wheel
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg mid way (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Chassis heavily coated limiting insepction.
Offside Front Slight play at wheel
Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering swivel sphere leaking
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak from engine and gearbox area
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Underneath been wax oiled making inspection difficult
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Chassis heavily coated making inspection dificult
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strengthener for boot floor corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight noise when operating steering
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Chassis heavily coated making inspection dificult
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strengthener for boot floor corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight noise when operating steering
Clutch heavy and noisy at times (possible thrust bearing)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slighty oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slighty oil leak
Oil leak
Oil leak
brake pipes coverd in grease
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
brake pipes coverd in grease
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
n/s front brake backing plate touching disc
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight dry rubbing at steering wheel assembly
rear brake pads very close to wear limit inspection required now
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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X81 SSK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 X81 SSK, 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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What year was X81 SSK registered?
X81 SSK is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 2000.
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