MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,624 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
age related corrosion to under body
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear Exhaust mount & join corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear chassis o/s slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
steering drop arm has slight play in joint
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
steering drop arm has slight play in joint
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
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)
clutch pedal rubber split
slight imbalance on front brakes
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
slight imbalance on front brakes
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
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)
clutch pedal rubber split
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
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)
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C6 OBW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 C6 OBW, 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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C6 OBW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1999.
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