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centre x member and rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
centre x member and rear suspension components corroded
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front tyre over 10 years old
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears, both over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion lower windscreen panel
drive belt / pulley noisy
manufacture emissions number been removed
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front tyre over 10 years old
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears, both over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion lower windscreen panel
drive belt / pulley noisy
manufacture emissions number been removed
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust hanger deteriorated
rear exhaust joint deteriorated
A frame ball joint gaitor perished
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
A frame ball joint gaitor perished
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from front differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer ball joint forward of front axle. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper corroded ( short one ). (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to rear flexible hose corroded ( pipe along inside of o/s chassis ). (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in rear universal joint on rear propshaft. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
N/Sand O/S swivel hubs damp with grease
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
N/Sand O/S swivel hubs damp with grease
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
N/S Rear bump stop missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear diff unit exess play can result in loss of hand brake
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear diff has excessive play
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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S35 PAG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 S35 PAG, 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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S35 PAG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1999.
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