MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,127 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both more so inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both floors and chassis rails slightly corroded
Central Front Propshaft universal joint worn front prop front joint ()
Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm in front of axle (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front and offside front swivel housing seals leaking oil slightly
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis near rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
Brake performance not tested due to pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)
Offside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Upper Brake pipe leaking front to rear pipe above chassis (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Central Front Propshaft universal joint worn front prop front joint ()
Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm in front of axle (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front and offside front swivel housing seals leaking oil slightly
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis near rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose above chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front front swivel seals weeping
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail. rear control arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe along chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)
Slight play at front steering u/j
Slight play in front panard rode ends
Slight play in front steering damper
All chassis have heavy coating of sealant and paint and oil
Both front swivel seal are leaking not on to discs yet
Engine and gearbox have oil leaks
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight wear to nearside and offside wiper linkage
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
steel brake pipes corroded
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X878 PCW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 X878 PCW, 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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X878 PCW is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 October 2000.
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