MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()
bulk head corroded / play in steering /play in front bearings
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings beam (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers parking in centre of screen and spliting (8.3.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing
osf seat bottom fome poor
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Lower Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing
osf seat bottom fome poor
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear brake pipes corroded
front no plate damaged
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear brake pipes corroded
front no plate damaged
oil leak
Oil leak
drivers seat base damaged
front registration plate damaged
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Oil leak
drivers seat base damaged
front registration plate damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
rear diff back plate corroded seaping oil
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
oil leak fron nearside front hub area
rear diff back plate corroded seaping oil
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front hub seals slightly leaking
rear brake discs worn and pitted
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front hub seals slightly leaking
rear brake discs worn and pitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
osf hub has slight oil leak at grome ball
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
osf hub has slight oil leak at grome ball
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight damage to offside rear indicator lense
slight leak from offside front hub seal
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight damage to offside rear indicator lense
slight leak from offside front hub seal
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
long park brake travel
offside front and nearside rear tyres slightly lumpy on inner side walls
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
long park brake travel
offside front and nearside rear tyres slightly lumpy on inner side walls
offside front seat base insecure
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both front wiper slight smear
front numberplate damaged
rear fog light lens cracked but no white light showing
steering box drop arm ball joint no split pin
condensation in n/s headlamp
front reg plate cracked
n/s/f tyre well worn
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
condensation in n/s headlamp
front reg plate badly damaged
n/s/f tyre well worn
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M26 ANM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 M26 ANM, 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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M26 ANM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1999.
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