MOT Status
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152,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch has a bit of play (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis needs attention below passangers seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Boaderline (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front dyferential oil leak
engine oil leaks
nearside doormirror glass damaged
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
engine oil leaks
nearside doormirror glass damaged
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steering arm slight play
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
steering arm slight play
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
oil has been liberally sprayed aronund supension and hubs,difficulty in telling if any suspension or brake components ar leaking
play in nearside and offside upper shock absorber mountings
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S97 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S97 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 S97 TCV registered?
S97 TCV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1999.
Is S97 TCV safe to buy?
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