MOT Status
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152,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear tyres wearing uneven
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
radiator loose in engine bay
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
clutch pedal slip pad missing
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
clutch pedal slip pad missing
clutch pedel rubber is missing
front no plate is damaged
n/s/f side lamp is holed
o/s/f flasher lamp has holed
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Towbar locking device damaged (6.6.3b)
clutch pedel rubber is missing
front no plate is damaged
n/s/f side lamp is holed
o/s/f door handle damaged
o/s/f flasher lamp has holed
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DIG 7281 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 DIG 7281, 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 DIG 7281 registered?
DIG 7281 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 July 1999.
Is DIG 7281 safe to buy?
The MOT history for DIG 7281 shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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