MOT Status
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77,116 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/ offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/ offside (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive has oil leak from between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn and split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn and split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive has oil leak from between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint rear joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front number plate partly broken
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
steering damper bush worn
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
steering damper bush worn
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
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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5 WBF is a 1999 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 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 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 5 WBF, 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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5 WBF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1999.
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