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Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s,, slightly high (4.1.2 (a))
Service brake excessively binding transmission brake drum (1.2.1 (f))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower uj (2.2.2 (c))
Steering system fouling o/s/f brake pipe rubbing suspension on lock (2.1.4 (a))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front pan hard rob,, o/s bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s and n/s front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
advance parking brake lever travel,, recommend adjustment
coolant level low, engine oil level on MIN
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s baulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/f footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the o/s (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine oi level on MIN
n/s baulkhead corroded,,, recommend attention
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
handbrake travel close too limit
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
handbrake travel close too limit
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis cross member, o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member, in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre/rear chassis member in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lumpy, sidewalls splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop shaft, rear uj joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads, look deteriorated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower joint to steering box (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s ands n/s (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre, out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre, out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member , in various places (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre, chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommend replace (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracking,, 1.7mm in place,, recommend replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft, rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s ands n/s front (1.2.1 (e))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear chassis members, near suspension spring mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing rods, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
advise parking brake lever travel
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded recommend replace (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear chassis members (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear and centre chassis members (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s and n/s rear chassis members (6.6.6)
all tyres perished
o/s and n/s centre out riggers corroded
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)
coolant level low
all tyres perished and cracking
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
o/s and n/s centre out riggers corroded
o/s/f hub oil seal weeping,, recommend attention
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
all tyres,, tread and sidewalls perished and cracking
coolant level low
n/s dip beam image slightly deminished
o/s and n/s central out riggers corroded
o/s/f hub oil seal weeping
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member in places (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member in places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member in places (6.6.6)
Emissions not tested no engine oil on dip stick (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
all tyres,, tread and sidewalls perished and cracking
coolant level low
n/s dip beam image slightly deminished
o/s and n/s central out riggers corroded
o/s/f hub oil seal weeping
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
n/s/r tyre, sidewalls perished,, recommend check/replace
o/so/r tyre,, sidewalls perished slightly
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member in places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
n/s/r tyre, sidewalls perished,, recommend check/replace
o/so/r tyre,, sidewalls perished slightly
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both rear tyres, sidewalls perished slightly and cracking,, recommend keep check
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both rear tyres, sidewalls perished slightly and cracking,, recommend keep check
front propshaft rear uj nut missing--slight play in front uj joint
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs slightly worn
front propshaft rear uj nut missing--slight play in front uj joint
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in rear propshaft joint
steering box damp / no leak found during test
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
no revese light
no spare wheel
offside rear tyre 2.0mm
slight play in rear propshaft joint
steering box damp / no leak found during test
Propshaft component defective
nearside front and rear tyre tube valves too small or size adaptor missing
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Propshaft component defective
nearside front and rear tyre tube valves too small or size adaptor missing
wipers not self parking
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
wipers not self parking
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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S973 SRL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
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 S973 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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S973 SRL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 1999.
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