MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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general body and suspension corrosion
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
general body and suspension corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body and components slight corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under body component corroded
Under body corroded
Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both chassis legs at front and rear has rust corrosion.
brakepipes at front and rear on both sides are corroded.
rust corrosion on both sides at front bulk head.
underbody at front and rear has rust corrosion.
FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.
FRONT SEATBELTS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.
NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING NOISY.
OFFSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH SLIGHT MOVEMENT.
REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE.
STEERING DAMPER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.
FRONT SEATBELTS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.
NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING NOISY.
OFFSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH SLIGHT MOVEMENT.
REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE.
STEERING DAMPER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak at offside front swivel hub
Slight lift at rear suspension torque reaction ball joint
Unable to open offside rear door from inside or outside of vehicle
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front w/screen wipers split
Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s rear view mirror deteriorating
steering damper bush slightly worn
FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT.
PARK-BRAKE CONTAMINATED.
STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN.
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ALL TYRES IN POOR CONDITION.
FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT.
WIPER ARM ASSEMBLY WORN.
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
n/s/f side lamp poor intensity
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S485 VEV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 S485 VEV, 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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S485 VEV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 1999.
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