MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
312,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Noise from transmission
Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
Various corrosion around chassis and body
Various oil leaks around engine and transmission
Water leak from engine
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Noise from transmission
Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
Various corrosion around chassis and body
Various oil leaks around engine and transmission
Water leak from engine
Front radius arm bushes starting to separate
Offside front swivel hub leaking oil
Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
Various corrosion around chassis
Various oil leaks around engine and transmission
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front radius arm bushes starting to separate
Offside front swivel hub leaking oil
Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
Various corrosion around chassis
Various oil leaks around engine and transmission
NEARSIDE FRONT INNER BRAKE PAD GETTING LOW.
NEARSIDE REAR OUTER HUB SEAL LEAKING SLIGHTLY.
NEARSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH SLIGHT MOVEMENT.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SIDE STEPS CORRODED.
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND HAS METAL OBJECT IN TREAD.
OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE AND GEARBOX.
PARK-BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.
NEARSIDE LOWER STEP MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED.
NEARSIDE REAR HUB OUTER SECTION LEAKING OIL.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSHES SLIGHT MOVEMENT.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN.
OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER STEERING SWIVEL LEAKING OIL.
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER.
PARK-BRAKE MECHANISM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.
SLIGHT WEAR AT OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS.
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
NEARSIDE LOWER STEP MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED.
NEARSIDE REAR HUB OUTER SECTION LEAKING OIL.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSHES SLIGHT MOVEMENT.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN.
OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER STEERING SWIVEL LEAKING OIL.
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER.
PARK-BRAKE MECHANISM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.
SLIGHT WEAR AT OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn
slight oil leak at n/s rear hub
Rear brake discs and pads worn
Slight corrosion at main front to rear brake pipe
Slight oil leak at offside front swivel hub
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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M8 SYY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 M8 SYY, 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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M8 SYY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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