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Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component leaking around power steering box + hoses (2.1.5 (a))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside + offside rear upper (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system offside front short (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside + slightly insecure (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Both hub seals leaking
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Both hub seals leaking
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Steering system fouling Rear steering track rod fouling on bracket on diff (2.1.4 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not sweeping past center of steering wheel (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all tyres cracking on inner sidewall
brake warning light on dash
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside and offside rear chassis legs and rear crossmember corroded
offside front suspension sphere oil seal leaking slightly
rear propellor shaft rear universal joint showing slight wear
signs of damp from offside rear brake caliper area
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside and offside front suspension sphere rear oil seals leaking
nearside and offside rear chassis legs and rear crossmember corroded
rear propellor shaft rear universal joint showing slight wear
reversing light not working
signs of damp from offside rear brake caliper area
steering damper rubber bush worn
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
steering damper rubber bush worn
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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X861 OES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 X861 OES, 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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X861 OES is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.
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