MOT Status
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119,672 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CHASSIS END BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CHASSIS END BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FORWARD OF GEAR BOX X MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NEXT TO TRAILING ARM MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CHASSIS END TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FOWARD OF TRAILING ARM MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NEXT TO GEAR BOX X MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NEXT TO GEAR BOX X MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CHASSIS END TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CHASSIS END BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CHASSIS END BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion through out vehicle
rear axle slight corrosion
rear blade
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced around seat belt in door (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting rear chassis several places (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted hose (1.1.21 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced around seat belt in doors (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting rear chassis behind wheel (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion through out vehicle
rear axle slight corrosion
rear blade
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake hose insecure (1.1.21 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all floors slight corrosion
all rear chassis slight corrosion
all rear cross member
all vehicle heavily dirty
front chassis slight corrosion both sides
slight corrosion through out vehicle
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering back arm (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member both sides (6.6.6)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all floors slight corrosion
all rear chassis slight corrosion
all rear cross member
all vehicle heavily dirty
front chassis slight corrosion both sides
prop shaft bearing
slight corrosion through out vehicle
Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play
Nearside Rear exhaust box slight leak off gas rear
Offside Rear steering box drop arm joint as slight play
chassis dry and rusty in places
slight oil leak steering box
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
slight leak on steering box
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55 TXA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 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 55 TXA, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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55 TXA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 1999.
Is 55 TXA safe to buy?
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