MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,344 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x3 (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr osr bump stop mounts, chassis corroded, bump stops missing (2.4.A.3)
Trailing arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened nsr arm rear mount, poor welding (2.4.A.2)
service brakes low performance 55%, limit 50%
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsf upper turret mount (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osf upper turret mount (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nsr osr corrosion within 30cm of towbar (6.6.6)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsf osf (2.7.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr osr bump stop mounts, chassis corroded, bump stops missing (2.4.A.3)
Trailing arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened nsr arm rear mount, poor welding (2.4.A.2)
service brakes low performance 55%, limit 50%
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 7mm thick- min12mm (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure ring corroded (1.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush front both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber area (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases small box & pipe (7.1.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear suspension bump stops corroded and missing
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
both rear suspension bump stops corroded and missing
engine oil level low engine has a oil leak
ofside front brake dust cover missing
rear gearbox leaking oil onto rear handbrake drum
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Bump Stops Missing
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Bump Stops Missing
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
oil leaks-steering box leaking-rear spring seats rusty-osf floor rusty-long handbrake travel
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
oil leaks-steering box leaking-rear spring seats rusty-osf floor rusty-long handbrake travel
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear top axle ball joint has slight play
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear top axle ball joint has slight play
Rear axle top ball joint has slight play
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated
Slight misting of oil from nearside fron hub
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
rear crossmember showing signs of corrosion but not excessive enough to adversely affect steering or braking systems
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear crossmember showing signs of corrosion but not excessive enough to adversely affect steering or braking systems
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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L699 DDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 L699 DDV, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L699 DDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1994.
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