MOT Status
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47,935 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail at joint to rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Moved sticker on screen.
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Centre rear. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Centre rear. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all brake pad backings rusting
viscous fan has play in bearing
All brake pad backings are rusty
Both rear trail mounts showing signs of wear
Power steering pipes are corroded
Viscous fan is in very poor condition
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all four mudflaps split
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak from full flow oil filter area (loose) tightened filter.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Hand brake in need of adjustment
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RTA 5 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 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 RTA 5, 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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How do I check the history of RTA 5?
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What year was RTA 5 registered?
RTA 5 is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is RTA 5 safe to buy?
The MOT history for RTA 5 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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