MOT Status
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92,121 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Chassis corroded
Multiple oil leaks
Washers weak
Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Washers weak
Chassis corroded
Multiple oil leaks
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Body mount rotten
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Backplates damaged and bent
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust corroded
Rear cross member corroded
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust corroded
Rear cross member corroded
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust corroded
General vehicle corrosion
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Dip switch
Exhaust corroded
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside front brake binding very slightly when inspected on the ramp
offside front brake binding very slightly when inspected on the ramp
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X989 CAH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 X989 CAH, 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 X989 CAH registered?
X989 CAH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2000.
Is X989 CAH safe to buy?
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