MOT Status
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237,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Hydraulic leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Dampener (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe/backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Hydraulic leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Dampener (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger / chassis plate behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail / rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail / rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail covered with underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis covered with underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tubular outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Drag link end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
advise front number plate replacement
ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NSR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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S278 GNH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 S278 GNH, 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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S278 GNH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 1999.
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