MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,416 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested part of exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe behind middle clamp and tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank leaking breather pipe on top offside missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed at outrigger and ft tie bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed on top and both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed at rear tie bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under chassis at ft tie bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed on top, front, back and end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed at rear tie bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underside of chassis beside diesel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
underside coated in underseal
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside coated in underseal
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front 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 Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis near triangle bush mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Brake pipe to caliper, twisted at join (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg to rear cross member beside fuel tank (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis along middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis at triangle bush mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Outrigger in middle of body (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired OSF Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front prop Rear UJ slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front both front tyres have inner tubes fitted to tubeless tyres
Nearside Front seat belt plastic cover missing ,
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at steering box arm (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear tyre has slight cuts , no cord seen
fuel tank damp
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rear of torque bar (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at front of torque bar (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis cross section n/s/r & o/s/r (6.1.B.2)
Front both front tyres have inner tubes fitted to tubeless tyres
Nearside Front seat belt plastic cover missing ,
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at steering box arm (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear tyre has slight cuts , no cord seen
fuel tank damp
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
off side front swivel housing leaking slightly
underside heavily undersealed
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
off side front swivel housing leaking slightly
underside heavily undersealed
off side front swivel housing leaking slightly
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
off side front swivel housing leaking slightly
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside 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)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight play lift on joint on front prop shaft coupling
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
slight play lift on joint on front prop shaft coupling
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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S276 ULS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 S276 ULS, 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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S276 ULS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1999.
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