MOT Status
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145,100 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced mid (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X member (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Out rigger corroded, not deemed prescribed area
Offside Front Out rigger corroded, not deemed prescribed area
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Cross-member corroded, no tow bar fitted
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm on box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear ()
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassi (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
wear in steering damper bush
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
extensive welding carried out to rear x member
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front tyres deteriorating
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear propshaft u/j getting worn
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S96 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 S96 TCV, 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 S96 TCV registered?
S96 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1999.
Is S96 TCV safe to buy?
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