MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,160 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body insecure x3 offside body mounts corroded/unattached out of 5. x3 nearside body mounts corroded/unattached out of 5. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front tie arm mount corroded on the chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross-member. (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected Nut missing off fixing bolt (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front steps supports rods unattached
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc back plate loose
Oil leak, but not excessive everywhere! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured under vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near rear trailing arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning stiff when turning (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear chassis (outside) (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear chassis leg (inside) (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Cross member. (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside body outrigger corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced offside and nearside front (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play end clamp (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion and nearside rear hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
offside body outrigger corroded
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced offside and nearside front (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play end clamp (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion and nearside rear hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
offside body outrigger corroded
Nearside Rear Hub seal slightly damp of Oil
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Body frame corroded.
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear hub seal, damp if oil, but not excessive, ok at time of test
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Body frame corroded.
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Auxilary belts squealing
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Auxilary belts squealing
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Clutch pedal Anti slip missing
Offside Front Wiperblade splitting,but still clearing screen
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak from Rear Diff
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Clutch pedal Anti slip missing
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Wiperblade splitting,but still clearing screen
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak from Rear Diff
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front tyre cracked between the tread, not deep enough to reach the cords or plys at time of test.
Offside rear tyre cracked between the tread, not deep enough to reach the cords or plys at time of test.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Excess play in rear differential
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight play in front propshaft back universal joint
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
fuel regulator on engine leaking (borderline pass)
steering box leaks from output shaft (borderline pass)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front number plate damaged but readable at time of test
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Centre Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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X956 HET is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 X956 HET, 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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X956 HET is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 2000.
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