MOT Status
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187,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting around tank area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
oil leak
play in u j joint
play ion o/s idler joint
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test central seats removed
corrosion to chassis and heavy underseal in places
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis inner (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis inner (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test central seats removed
corrosion to chassis and heavy underseal in places
Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in chalk inner and outer chassis point near filter housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear seat box mounting corroded and inadequately repaired both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear panel (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sides step corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Side step mounting marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most steering arm marked in yellow (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Sides step corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe
slight corrosion to nearside and offside front metal brake pipes
slight damage to nearside front seat belt
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
slight wear in nearside front hockey stick bush
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe
slight corrosion to nearside and offside front metal brake pipes
slight damage to nearside front seat belt
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
slight wear in nearside front hockey stick bush
child seats fitted in all other seats unable to test seatbelts correctly
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
child seats fitted in all other seats unable to test seatbelts correctly
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front wiper blades split
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L99 PFD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 L99 PFD, 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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L99 PFD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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