MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,793 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both front swivel joints have play
corroded in places
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged From Filter (7.2.2)
Vehicle Underside Corroded In Places
underside corroded
BOTH FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING JOINTS
SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH SWIVEL HOUSINGS
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
BOTH FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
SLIGHT PLAY TO ALL STEERING JOINTS
SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH SWIVEL HOUSINGS
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)
long travel in brake pedal
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
long travel in brake pedal
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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A99 VJW is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 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 A99 VJW, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A99 VJW registered?
A99 VJW is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1983.
Is A99 VJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for A99 VJW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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