MOT Status
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228,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front seat not present at time of test
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front seat not present at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
steering box leaking
tow bar electrical socket broken
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
steering box leaking
tow bar electrical socket broken
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
after market head lamps fitted,
after market seats fitted making correct use of seatbelts difficult.
repairs to chassis rails
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
after market head lamps fitted,
after market seats fitted making correct use of seatbelts difficult.
repairs to chassis rails
both front coil springs corroding
both front tyre's have cuts to outer walls
cut to n/s/r tyre outer wall
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both front coil springs corroding
both front tyre's have cuts to outer walls
cut to n/s/r tyre outer wall
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N29 NFA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 N29 NFA, 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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What year was N29 NFA registered?
N29 NFA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1999.
Is N29 NFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for N29 NFA shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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