MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,329 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Extensive repairs to chassis have been done and chassis has been sealed with underseal
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Seats removed
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up Jj joint worn (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Seat (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underbody and suspension components corroded
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (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))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Pins missing from front brake pads
Front Pto prop shaft ex worn
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Corrossion
Brake servo defective or ineffective Leeking air (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Pto prop shaft ex worn
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Corrossion
Air filter loose
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle cover broken
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn Transfer box end (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Air filter loose
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle cover broken
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washers not squirting on screen (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view Wiper blades torn (8.2.1c)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corosion on all brake pipes
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corosion on all brake pipes
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
nearside front seat belt buckle case damaged
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
nearside front seat belt buckle case damaged
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S/R Shock absorber cover corroded
Oil leak
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S/R Shock absorber cover corroded
Oil leak
both rear brake pipes corroded
chassis corroded
front n/s seat belt buckle cover missing
rear number plate deteriorated
rear shocker covers corroded & damaged
slight movement in rear wheel bearings
steering box damp
under body corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
both rear brake pipes corroded
chassis corroded
front n/s seat belt buckle cover missing
rear number plate deteriorated
slight movement in rear wheel bearings
steering box damp
under body corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in offside front steering joint
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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M299 VEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 M299 VEJ, 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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M299 VEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1994.
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