MOT Status
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208,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens is twisted (4.1.2 (c))
oil leak
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
front propshaft front u/j slightly worn
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
various oil leaks
All steel brake pipes are slightly corroded
Engine oil leak
Slight leak from power steering
Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded
Oil leak ()
front brake pads worn
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
rear underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE. NEARSIDE REAR TYRE .OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER WALL.REAR EXHAUST HOLED AND CORRODED.
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE. NEARSIDE REAR TYRE .OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER WALL.REAR EXHAUST HOLED AND CORRODED.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside screen wash jet inoperative
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight oil leakage from steering box.
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight oil leakage from steering box.
drivers seat belt buckle casing damaged.
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside front tractor joint has started to leak. †
Offside rear tyre is wearing uneven around the inner tread.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L50 TUT is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 1998 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 110,057 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 L50 TUT, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L50 TUT is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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