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Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coolant level low
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion on centre front steel brake pipe above offside front chasis
drivers door damaged and not aligned correctly but latches securely
light rubbing of front tyres on in full lock
Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers door damaged and not aligned correctly but latches securely
light corrosion on centre brake pipe above offside front chasis
light rubbing of front tyres on inner sidewall in full lock
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers door damaged and not aligned correctly but latches securely
nearside front tyre 3mm of tread approx offside front worn slightly on inner edge
nearside rear reflector slightly damaged
slight corrosion on centre brake pipe above offside front chasis
Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers door damaged and not aligned correctly but latches securely
nearside front tyre 3mm of tread approx offside front worn slightly on inner edge
nearside rear reflector slightly damaged
slight corrosion on centre brake pipe above offside front chasis
nearside front tyre 3mm of tread approx in centre of tread
nearside rear reflector slightly damaged
stone chips in screen
surface cracking on both front tyres offside front worn slightly on inner edge
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside front tyre 3mm of tread approx in centre of tread
nearside rear reflector slightly damaged
stone chips in screen
surface cracking on both front tyres offside front worn slightly on inner edge
front tyres delaminating on tread offside front worn slightly on inner edge
nearside rear reflector damaged
stone chips in screen
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front tyres delaminating on tread offside front worn slightly on inner edge
nearside rear reflector damaged
stone chips in screen
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
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S184 DFE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc 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 S184 DFE, 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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S184 DFE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1999.
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