MOT Status
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177,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front hubs damp
slight play in nearside front swivel/wheel bearing on limit
slight play in nearside front swivel/wheel bearing
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
slight play in nearside front swivel/wheel bearing
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
slight play in nearside front swivel/wheel bearing
slight play in nearside front swivel/wheel bearing
slight play in nearside front bearing/swivel
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front tyres slightly misshaped
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
nearside and offside front axle seals leaking
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front most (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible blocked by ladder (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
nearside and offside front axle seals leaking
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
damage to neaside front wing but no sharpe edges
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to nearside front wing
damage to offside rear quarter panel
steering damper offside bush slightly worn
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Propshaft component defective
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N123 ADD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 N123 ADD, 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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N123 ADD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1999.
Is N123 ADD safe to buy?
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