MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,308 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Axle swivel joint has slight play offside front (2.5.A.3b)
Offside front, nearside front and nearside rear tyre perished
Passenger foot well/floor pan corroded. Non prescribed area
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened offside front and nearside front (5.2.2a)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.2.C.1h)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front shock absorber mounting turret (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps offside (1.7.4b)
Direction indicator not working nearside rear (1.4.A.2c)
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside front (1.1.A.3f)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Passenger's seat insecure rear side facing seats (6.2.A.1)
Rear position lamp(s) not working nearside rear (1.1.A.3b)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective offside rear (5.2.5b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front chassis (2.2.C.1h)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre nearside crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front shock absorber mounting turret (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Stop lamp not working all stop lamps (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Axle swivel joint has slight play offside front (2.5.A.3b)
Offside front, nearside front and nearside rear tyre perished
Passenger foot well/floor pan corroded. Non prescribed area
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened offside front and nearside front (5.2.2a)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.2.C.1h)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front shock absorber mounting turret (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and crossmembers (2.4.A.3)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)
advise n/s/f chassie
advise n/s/f floor corroded
advise n/s/r body mount corroded
advise o/s/f shock mount corroded
Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Intermediate drop arm insecure steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
advise n/s/f chassie
advise n/s/f floor corroded
advise n/s/r body mount corroded
advise o/s/f shock mount corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
all 4 tyres perished
surface corrosion
unable to check brakes
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
all 4 tyres perished
surface corrosion
unable to check brakes
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise both rear tyres craked on inner side wall
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
advise both rear tyres craked on inner side wall
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
see previous vt32
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leak
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
footbrake travel
front propshaft bolts
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
footbrake travel
front propshaft bolts
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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K899 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 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 K899 GAC, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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K899 GAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 February 1993.
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