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Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside 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))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings damper bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system ta bulkhead (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
steering damper bush worn
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
steering damper bush worn
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
drivers seat belt is damaged
underside very dirty and rusty
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure front fixing is loose (2.4.G.1)
drivers seat belt is damaged
underside very dirty and rusty
Corrosion in rear panel
Underside of vehicle is very dirty
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Corrosion in rear panel
Underside of vehicle is very dirty
n/s mirror is broken.
chassis rusty at rear
exhaust rusty
underside very muddy
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
chassis rusty at rear
exhaust rusty
underside very muddy
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering damper bushes are worn.
o/s seat belt webbing is badly damage
rear panel is rusty.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering damper bushes are worn.
o/s seat belt webbing is badly damage
rear panel is rusty.
Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front hockey stick bushes deteriated
rear cross member corroded will require welding soon
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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S113 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 S113 MEC, 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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S113 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1999.
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