MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 1st ball joint from box (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Axle seal leaking
Offside Front Axle seal leaking
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play First arm from steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front one (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front one (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
n/s/f fog light inop
Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Outer 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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
mistin of oil around steering box
slight play in pitman arm ball joint
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
mistin of oil around steering box
slight play in pitman arm ball joint
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
rear side lamp bulbs faded
steering damper rubber bushes worn
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
bumper insecure
underside of vehicle excessivley covered in mud needs to be steamed and clean for retest
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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S423 DTC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 S423 DTC, 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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S423 DTC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1999.
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