MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,140 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Parking brake inoperative on one side prop brake (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure U/J bolt (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn across axle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning damaged (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both Steering lock stop worn
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both Steering lock stop worn
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Fog Lights Operate With Front Position Lamps
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Oil leak ()
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Front Fog Lights Operate With Front Position Lamps
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear 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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front spot lights are on when normal lights are on
slight play in A frame ball joint
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control loose (2.1.1)
Stop lamp not working intermittent and delay when coming on (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on front not working (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear 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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front spot lights are on when normal lights are on
slight play in A frame ball joint
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RIL 5379 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 RIL 5379, 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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RIL 5379 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 1999.
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