MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
front steering damper worn
offside front swivel joint freeplay
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
front steering damper worn
offside front swivel joint freeplay
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front axle universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides main axle mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front slight play in steering damper bush
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front axle universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides main axle mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front slight play in steering damper bush
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
reverse light inop
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible incorrectly located (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
reverse light inop
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front axle (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reverse light inop
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn C spanner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn C spanner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front axle (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reverse light inop
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside front tractor joint has slight oil leak
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both rear brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both rear brake discs slightly corroded
o/s steering damper bush starting to wear
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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S675 VAM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 S675 VAM, 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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S675 VAM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 1999.
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