MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced under body rails (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear tyres perished/aged
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt multiple (2.2.C.1c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and body mounts (6.1.B.2)
underside heavily under sealed including brake pipes and multiple welding repairs
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
body mounts have some corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s n/s front (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
battery tray corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in yellow (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s centre chassis in yellow several areas (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s n/s front (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
battery tray corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
chassis corroded
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
split in n/s/f tyre sidewall
welding repairs have been heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
chassis corroded
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
split in n/s/f tyre sidewall
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/r and n/s/r shock top washe deteriorated
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/r and n/s/r shock top washe deteriorated
Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Centre Front Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
underside of vehicle heavly soiled unable to test vital parts
vehicle in need of a full brake service
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
vehicle in need of a full brake service
Slight play on lower steering box ball joint.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X903 BAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 X903 BAF, 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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X903 BAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 2000.
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