MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,345 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both front swivel joint have slight seepage
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Pedal box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Antifreeze level below minimum
Both front swivel joint have slight seepage
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Pedal box corroded
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A FRAME BALL JOINT dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BACK (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BACK (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
corrosion to offside front floor but not in prescribed area
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
corrosion to offside front floor but not in prescribed area
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
corrosion to offside front floor within 30cm of body mounting
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded cross member (6.6.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
corrosion to offside front floor within 30cm of body mounting
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Radiator leaking
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Radiator leaking
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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XNT 79 is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 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 XNT 79, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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XNT 79 is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2003.
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