MOT Status
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163,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive been under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security been under sealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.54mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.85mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material been under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security been under sealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material been under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security been under sealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced been under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced been under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced been under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
corrosion to rear crossmemberout any 12" area
tow bar removed for retest
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Propshaft component defective
front prop rear u/j worn
slight lift in rear axle A fram joint
front prop rear u/j worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight lift in rear axle A fram joint
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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S120 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S120 TCV, 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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S120 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1999.
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