MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,714 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside wiper blade starting to split
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
drivers door frame deteriorated
engine and gearbox oil leaks
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' stick on registration plate (8.3.1e)
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside wiper blade starting to split
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
drivers door frame deteriorated
engine and gearbox oil leaks
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column universal joint insecure on steering box (2.1.5)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front number plate damaged
ns wiper split
oil leak
os rear reflector loose
osf door in poor condition
surface corrosion on chassis
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
o/s/f brake pads approx 3mm limit allowed 1.5mm
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
gearbox bolts loose
prop shaft bolts loose on rear prop/front flange
Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
gearbox bolts loose
prop shaft bolts loose on rear prop/front flange
Possible oil contamination of handbrake shoes
leak from o/s/f suspension swivel housing oil seal
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Possible oil contamination of handbrake shoes
leak from o/s/f suspension swivel housing oil seal
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S122 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S122 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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S122 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1999.
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