MOT Status
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133,516 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive front differntial (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play n s and o s sligth wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside 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))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front WIPER IN POOR CONDITION
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering component casing not properly attached PANHARD ROD BUSH (2.1.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front WIPER IN POOR CONDITION
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT FRONT DIFFERENTIAL
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside SUNVISOR DROPS DOWN-NOT AFFECTING VIEW
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DRAG LINK (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside SUNVISOR DROPS DOWN-NOT AFFECTING VIEW
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DRAG LINK (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ON CHASSIS (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ON CHASSIS (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering component deformed STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN OUT (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn KINGPIN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no silecer box (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Track rod end loose in bar (2.2.B.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X962 AWS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 X962 AWS, 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 X962 AWS registered?
X962 AWS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 2000.
Is X962 AWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for X962 AWS shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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