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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end loose (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end loose (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left hand drive headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all coil springs corroded
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible kick up wroung direction (4.1.4 (c))
Seat belt missing rear stalk missing (7.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached rear upper a frame bolts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all coil springs corroded
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear chassis cross member corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (directly below rear seats seen near fuel filter)
coolant bottle empty
front brake pipe unions rusty
general corrosion throughout chassis
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bottom of bulkhead floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bottom of bulkhead floors (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (right by bolt) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear chassis cross member corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (directly below rear seats seen near fuel filter)
coolant bottle empty
front brake pipe unions rusty
general corrosion throughout chassis
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high HEADLAMP KICK OFF TO RIGHT (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high HEADLAMP KICK OFF TO RIGHT (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure LOWER MOUNTING CORRODED/HOLED (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine coolant level below minimum
Engine oil level very high
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle cover missing
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake binding slightly
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorber top bushes deteriorating (BOTH)
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S918 AJL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 S918 AJL, 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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S918 AJL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1999.
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