MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
272,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under body bracket rusted badly (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock mounting lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock mounting lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front number plate not properly secured
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive passenger seat belt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
chassis has a lot of general rust on it
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both left hand inner side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on both rear axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both left hand inner side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Some play detected in hub
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Some play detected in hub
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Some play detected in hub
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake light on.
Rear cross member corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
cooler fan missing on engine
cracks in left hand door mirror
damaged on front number plate
handbrake warning light on
oil leak on engine
play in both front hub bearings
Brake pedal has no servo assistance no pedal dip when engine started (3.3.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear lower bushes (2.7.4)
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
centre mirror missing
centre stop light not working
cooler fan missing on engine
cracks in left hand door mirror
damaged on front number plate
oil leak on engine
play in both front hub bearings
Child seats fitted to rear affecting seat belt check
Front number plate damaged
Heavy surface corrosion on rear cross member at tow bar mounting
Interior rear view mirror missing
Large oil leak from engine
Left hand door mirror cracked
Rear axle metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Wear in both side rear lower shock absorber bushes
both front seat backs worn
Wear in both side rear lower shock absorber bushes
Child seats fitted to rear affecting seat belt check
Front number plate damaged
Heavy surface corrosion on rear cross member at tow bar mounting
Interior rear view mirror missing
Large oil leak from engine
Left hand door mirror cracked
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear axle metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)
both front seat backs worn
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Drag link ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both side rear chassis rails at tow bar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted centre rear affecting seat belt check
Fog light lens broken
Front number plate damaged
Large oil leak from engine
Left hand door mirror cracked
Signs of corrosion on rear axle metal brake pipes
Slight leak from left hand front shock absorber
Wear in both side rear lower shock absorber bushes
left hand front seat slightly damaged
wiper blades badly split but clearing screen
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
High and low beam switch very worn
Horn operation sporadic
Left hand front tyre just 1.6 mm
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside door mirror cracked
Oil leak on engine
Right hand front tyre just 1.9 mm
Right hand rear tyre 2.2 mm
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
All tyres getting low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Drivers lower door hinge worn
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside door mirror cracked
Oil leak on engine
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
rear brake pipes corroded
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Y151 XHH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 Y151 XHH, 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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Y151 XHH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.
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