MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All rear seats and belts have been removed at time of test,
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Steering damper bushes worn
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
All rear seats and belts have been removed at time of test,
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Steering damper bushes worn
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges light socket (4.11 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire on fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CENTRAL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole rear inner wheel arch/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced large hole in floor of vehicle under pedal area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear both rear bump stops missing
general corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components, sills and subframe, brakes and brake pipes.
Brake performance not tested DUE TO DANGEROUS CONDITION OF STEERING/SUSPENSION (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated oil /grease leaking from swivel hub (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
rear axle bump stops broken off
NOTE test on the vehicle as not been completed due to the condition of the near/side front suspension/steering areas
in my opinion this vehicle is not safe to drive on the public highway
off/side front steering/suspension not been inspected due to condition of near/side front suspension/steering areas/items
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s front wheel slight noise when rotated
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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C14 DEF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 C14 DEF, 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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C14 DEF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 June 1999.
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