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Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front axle mounting bracket corroded
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Travel on footbrake
Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle insecure axle mounting bracket heavily corroded (5.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front axle mounting bracket corroded
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Travel on footbrake
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake hose tight on full lock
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt by steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect kick up (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front brake hose tight on full lock
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nut corroded away on union (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7.50x16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing mount corroded on axle but secure (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear body stay corroded away
front and rear axles rusty
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking on sidewalls
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing mount corroded on axle but secure (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear body stay corroded away
front and rear axles rusty
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking on sidewalls
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking bleed screw corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper washer corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too high retaining bezel corroded and insecure (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking pipe burst on test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper washer corroded
o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r roadwheels corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r road wheel corroded
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
o/s/f , o/s/r and n/s/f road wheels corroded
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
o/s/f ,o/s/r,n/s/r road wheels corroded.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
chassis and axles corroded
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
steering damper o/s bush slight play
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S972 SRL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S972 SRL, 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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S972 SRL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1999.
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