MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
general corrosion throughout.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Filter Corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock Absorber Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock Absorber Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock Absorber Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel Filter Corroded
Movement In Steering Drop Arm
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust flanges are highly corroded and a bolt missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
all 4 tyres cracking
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear uj ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear uj ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
all 4 tyres cracking
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both front swivel houseing weeping,no oil on front brakes
steering box slightly damp
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
steering box slightly damp
Nearside Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
steering box slightly damp
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S36 FNW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 S36 FNW, 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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S36 FNW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1999.
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