MOT Status
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158,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front coil springs rusty.. front brake piping rusting[note some hidden behind covers]
power steering box oil weeping
vehicle was[diesel] smokey prior to pre test road test
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front coil springs rusty.. front brake piping rusting[note some hidden behind covers]
power steering box oil weeping
vehicle was[diesel] smokey prior to pre test road test
POWER STEERING BOX DAMP
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR MAIN CHASSIS RAIL ON INNER SIDE (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front body support bracket rusted
POWER STEERING BOX DAMP
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
diesel leak from rear of engine area.rear of engine very damp...power steering box damp around drop arm seal
diesel leak from rear of engine area.rear of engine very damp...power steering box damp around drop arm seal
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
dampness noted around power steering box..minor diesel leak noted rear of engine area.
dampness noted around power steering box..minor diesel leak noted rear of engine area.
dampness around steering box seal...minor diesel leak rear of engine..front shocker lower bushes worn
Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
red rust around front shock-absorber bottom bushes
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
clutc very heavy and pedal rubber missing
front windscreen wipers poor clearance and wipers will not self park
indicators inopewrative on trailer socket
nearside rear fog lamp inoperative
non-standard headlamp and sidelight switches fitted
offside rear round outrigger has corroded thru
rear axle upper bump stops are missing
rear brake pads appear to be very close to metal to metal
red rust around front shock-absorber bottom bushes
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S451 PCW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 S451 PCW, 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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S451 PCW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1999.
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