MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,610 miAbove average mileage for this year
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all tyres aged and perished
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drag link 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 Front Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
exhaust has slight leaks
exhaust smelly
exhaust smokey
long travel hand brake
o/s/f door catch very worn
propshaft joints have excess play
rear axle pivot joint boot missing
very bad oil leaks @ engine
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust has slight leaks
exhaust smelly
long travel hand brake
propshaft joints have excess play
rear axle pivot joint boot missing
very bad oil leaks @ engine
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion in front floor
Oil leak
Slight play in front hubs
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Corrosion in front floor
Oil leak
Slight play in front hubs
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)
Oil leak
advise to adjust fanbelt
advise to ghange front number plate
damage to wiper switch,switch secure
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
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)
Oil leak
advise to adjust fanbelt
advise to ghange front number plate
damage to wiper switch,switch secure
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C487 LBH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 C487 LBH, 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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C487 LBH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1999.
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