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Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bodymount bracket at outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
all repairs seam sealed
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced passenger floor/bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead-engine bay (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers floor /bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bodymount bracket at outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment loose in threads (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bodymount bracket at outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head pedal box area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached rear link arm loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
oil / coolant around steering box
Coolant leak
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Coolant leak
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play offside ( drop arm joint ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Coolant leak
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + signs of age (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +signs of age (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat box bolts missing (7.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear hocky (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat box bolts missing (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear hockey (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + signs of age (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +signs of age (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Both front trailing arm rear most bushes perishing
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view
Horn not very noisy
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive NS engine mount (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front trailing arm rear most bushes perishing
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view
Horn not very noisy
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive NS engine mount (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded center chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded center chassis (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 inner chassis, by cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
rear crossmember corroded
steering dampener rubber bush deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock turret (2.4.A.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both D rubbers (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
parking brake has little reserve travel
rear crossmember corroded
steering dampener rubber bush deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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X827 GRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 X827 GRV, 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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X827 GRV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2000.
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