MOT Status
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182,356 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame balljoint split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel Leak rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear of hub (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
brake warning light illuminated
drivers seat belt clasp plastic outer cover missing
engine manegment light on
slight play in steering column top uj
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake warning light illuminated
drivers seat belt clasp plastic outer cover missing
engine manegment light on
slight play in steering column top uj
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
drivers seat belt clasp plastic surround missing
gear knob falls off in your hand
slight play in both rear trailing arm rear bushes
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Outer Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R117 ALA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R117 ALA, 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 R117 ALA registered?
R117 ALA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 1999.
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