MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,941 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Brake performance not tested due to excessive fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture failed and leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust joint corroded mid pipe to back box
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Battery light on dash
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust joint corroded mid pipe to back box
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Number plate damaged
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust joint corroded from centre pipe to back box
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
Front Number plate damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust joint corroded from centre pipe to back box
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S429 FMA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 S429 FMA, 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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S429 FMA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1999.
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