MOT Status
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88,007 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Service brake lagging in operation Both Rear (1.2.1 (d))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas already welded/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
steering ram at front slight play in bush
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas already welded/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
steering ram at front slight play in bush
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front greased underside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front greased underside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front floor holed
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire front (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front floor holed
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Slight corrosion on chassis
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Fuel system component leaking leak off pipes (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm / chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play DROP ARM BALL JOINT (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm / chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
n/s and o/s chassis corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front prop shaft uj badley worn dangerous
poor oil leak on engine
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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S555 MHR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 S555 MHR, 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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S555 MHR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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