MOT Status
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162,512 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Vehicle chassis has been repaired and sealed.
Vehicle chassis has been repaired and sealed.
Areas of vehicle chassis have been repaired and sealed.
Areas of chassis have been repaired and sealed
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Sections of chassis at rear have been repaired and sealed.
Ball joint has slight play steering box , steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine ()
Steering pivot point has slight play nearside and offside slight kingpin lift (2.2.B.1g)
fuel filter rusty
Fuel system component leaking offside of engine (7.2.3)
Ball joint has slight play steering box , steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine ()
Steering pivot point has slight play nearside and offside slight kingpin lift (2.2.B.1g)
fuel filter rusty
Inner tubes fitted in both front and n/s/r tubeless tyres
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Spoon arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Spoon arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Inner tubes fitted in both front and n/s/r tubeless tyres
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Spoon arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Spoon arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Centre Rear slight play in axle stabilizing ball joint
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Centre Rear slight play in axle stabilizing ball joint
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Slight "Groon" from steering system
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s wiper blade
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
rear axle ball joint has slight play
rear tyres getting low
front to rear brake pipe corroded
rear pads getting low
rear prop shaft front joint has slight play
slight cut in wall of offside front tyre
slight offside steering damper bush
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S166 BRC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.
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 S166 BRC, 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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S166 BRC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1999.
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