MOT Status
ValidMileage
177,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))
oil leaks
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Bump stop missing.
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leaks.
Very slight oil leak at steering box.
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Prop Shaft rear seal, slight oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S793 DTM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 S793 DTM, 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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What year was S793 DTM registered?
S793 DTM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S793 DTM safe to buy?
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