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Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from fuel filter fitting (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle /hub seal leaking grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from eng/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coil springs corroded
front prop shaft u/j worn
n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly to markers
rear chassis corroded
rear prop shaft u/j worn
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coil springs corroded
front prop shaft u/j worn
n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly to markers
rear chassis corroded
rear prop shaft u/j worn
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside front rear track rod end gaiter deteriorating
Play in forward propshaft forward universal joint
Rear A frame ball joint gaiter deteriorated
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Stone chip in windscreen
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm from steering box (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working Both (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside front rear track rod end gaiter deteriorating
Play in forward propshaft forward universal joint
Play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Rear A frame ball joint gaiter deteriorated
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Stone chip in windscreen
all tyres have various small cuts in tread
horn slightly weak
nearside wing mirror glass cracked
slight play in front prop shaft forward uj
slight play in offside front wheel bearing and slightly noise when turned by hand
slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint and gaiter slightly damaged
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear drag link arm (2.2.C.1c)
all tyres have various small cuts in tread
horn slightly weak
nearside wing mirror glass cracked
slight play in front prop shaft forward uj
slight play in offside front wheel bearing and slightly noise when turned by hand
slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint and gaiter slightly damaged
Nearside Front side light a little dim
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front side light a little dim
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front brake discs warped
Nearside front inner brake pad worn low **STRONG ADVISE**
Nearside front track rod end gaiter deteriorating
Nearside rear shock absorber upper bush slighlty worn
Offside rear trailing arm rear bush worn
Play in both front wheel bearings
Roughness in both front wheel bearings when wheels turned by hand
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside 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 outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside 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 outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R90 UPY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 R90 UPY, 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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R90 UPY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 1999.
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