MOT Status
ValidMileage
165,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Steering Damper (5.3.2 (b))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Steering Damper (5.3.2 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
dash loose
steering box damp
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
dash loose
steering box damp
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Propshaft component defective
headlamps insecure
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y716 YBC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 Y716 YBC, 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 Y716 YBC registered?
Y716 YBC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.
Is Y716 YBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y716 YBC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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