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79,642 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower exhaust held on by a hose clip bracket missing
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Front Lower track rod catching bracket on axle wearing slightly
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower exhaust held on by a hose clip bracket missing
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
exhaust emmisions not done due to excessive leak
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers do not return (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central slight oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Rear window broken, leaving sharp edges. (6.1.C.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Central Statutory seat belt missing Latch is fitted. Not able to find belt. (5.1.1)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Offside & nearside front arms x4 bushes/pins. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front steering arm. (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mount area. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Arm to rear axle. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis, behind coil spring. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper shock absorber mount area. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out rigger, with suspension arm mount area. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis behind coil spring. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bulb maybe incorrectly fitted. (1.2.1f)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear A arm. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure Nut loose. (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced On rear axle. (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber bracket. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced On rear axle. (2.4.G.1)
Offside rear shock absorber, upper bush/pin slight movement.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering column uj's slight play.
Vehicle underside in chassis general corrosion.
both front seat belts slightly frayed
corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside
vehicle underside slightly muddy
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (1.1.A.3f)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front seat belts slightly frayed
corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside
vehicle underside slightly muddy
slight fluid weep from power steering box
vehicle underside slightly muddy
All position lamps not working ignition off (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both short link flexi to caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outriggers (2.4.A.3)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
slight fluid weep from power steering box
vehicle underside slightly muddy
corrosion to various chassis and suspension components
offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded
slight fluid weep from power steering box
vehicle underside slightly muddy
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
corrosion to various chassis and suspension components
offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded
slight fluid weep from power steering box
slight play in offside track rod end balljoint
vehicle underside slightly muddy
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside
nearside front tyre worn low
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion to various areas of vehicle underside
nearside front tyre worn low
Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
slight fraying to both front seat belts
slight play in both front wheel bearings
underside of vehicle slightly muddy
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight fraying to both front seat belts
slight play in both front wheel bearings
underside of vehicle slightly muddy
extensive corrosion in most areas of vehicle underside
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
extensive corrosion in most areas of vehicle underside
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
rear axle in a corroded condition
underside of vehicle slightly muddy
Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front brake pads wearing thin
rear axle in a corroded condition
underside of vehicle slightly muddy
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
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L199 TAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 L199 TAF, 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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L199 TAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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