MOT Status
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146,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underside of vehicle heavily rusted
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
underside of vehicle heavily rusted
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
constant drip of oil from engine
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s/r door catch stiff
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front sphere joint seals leaking
clutch release bearing noisy
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front sphere joint seals leaking
clutch release bearing noisy
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
both front axle drive joint spheres leaking slightly
high level stop lamp loose
steering column light and wiper controlls slightly loose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted to n/s/f
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted to n/s/f
Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X833 BFB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 X833 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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What year was X833 BFB registered?
X833 BFB is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 2000.
Is X833 BFB safe to buy?
The MOT history for X833 BFB shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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