MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,093 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear registration plate poor
suspension bushes deteriorating
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear registration plate poor
suspension bushes deteriorating
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside front tyre deteriorated
passenger seat not fitted at time of test
Brake pedal rubber worn
Front anti-role bar drop link bushes pereshed
Nearside front tyre worn low
Nearside wingmirror glass cracked
Rear anti-role bar drop link bushes pereshed
Rear exhaust joint and hanger in poor condition
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Various oil weeps
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S front stub oil leak at seal
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
oil leak at steering box output seal
oil leak rear diff input seal
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S front stub oil leak at seal
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nut missing on front prop rear flange securing bolt
Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leak at steering box output seal
oil leak rear diff input seal
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
nsf seat belt latch cover missing
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Oil leak
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
bonnet insecure
front brake pipes getting low
n/s seat belt cover missing
n/s/f tyre getting low
n/s/f tyre getting low
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside door mirror damaged
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
hand brake travel on limit
steering box damp
wipers poor
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R6 ADV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R6 ADV, 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 R6 ADV registered?
R6 ADV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1999.
Is R6 ADV safe to buy?
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