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A4 MUD

1999 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

206,225 mi
Last recorded206,225 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 206,225 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear shock bush worn

Pass 15 Sep 2015 206,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 206,141 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mountain area,s (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mountain area,s (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play spherical hub joint (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 203,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaks from engine gearbox & transfer box area,s

Fail 20 Oct 2014 203,303 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear side light & brake light lamp lense is discoloured

oil leaks from engine, gearbox & transfer box area's

Pass 7 Oct 2013 199,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level is below maximum

Fail 7 Oct 2013 199,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level is below maximum

Pass 20 Oct 2012 195,944 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 192,545 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes

damage to windscreen

strong advise corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 19 Oct 2011 192,545 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes

damage to windscreen

strong advise corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2010 189,464 miles

corrosion to o/s front to rear brake pipe

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

oil leak from front diff

strong advise corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake discs

strong advise wear to n/s/r shock absorber lower bush

wear to all brake pads

Pass 18 Aug 2009 183,844 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 179,432 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 179,432 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 171,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 171,222 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 159,803 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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A4 MUD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A4 MUD, 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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What year was A4 MUD registered?

A4 MUD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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