MOT Status
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95,724 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside 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))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
fuel tank support corroded
Fuel tank cradle corroded
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()
Fuel tank strap corroded
Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel tank support corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fuel tank slightly loose support corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
registration plate lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
both front axel drive members have bolt missing
both front axel swivel seals have leak
engine oil leak
oil leak between gearbox and transferbox
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front axel swivel seals slight leak
near side rear suspension bump stop missing
oil leak between gear box and transfer box
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front axel swivel seals slight leak
near side rear suspension bump stop missing
oil leak between gear box and transfer box
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Blts sheared off in O/S/F + N/S/F drive members
Both front brake pipes starting to rust
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine oil leak
Fuel cap does not lock
N/S/F swivel leaking
N/S/R bump stop missing
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight bind on both front front wheels making them difficult to rotate
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Blts sheared off in O/S/F + N/S/F drive members
Both front brake pipes starting to rust
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine oil leak
Fuel cap does not lock
N/S/F swivel leaking
N/S/R bump stop missing
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight bind on both front front wheels making them difficult to rotate
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front number plate damaged
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M100 DEF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 M100 DEF, 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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M100 DEF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1999.
Is M100 DEF safe to buy?
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