MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,210 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
After market headlamps fitted
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight front axle oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
None obligatory mirror slightly damaged (near side)
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap not locking into filler neck cap loose (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
After market headlamps fitted
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight front axle oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
None obligatory mirror slightly damaged (near side)
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Brake performance not tested illegal tyre on vehicle not road legal to carry out decelerometer test (1.2.1 (g))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap not locking into filler neck cap loose (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated lever has to be held open to locate in slam panel (3.1 (c))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front windscreen washers require adjustment
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside door mirror glass damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.4mm useable tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
after market headlamps fitted
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front windscreen washers require adjustment
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed wont fully close to aperture (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
handbrake warning lamp illuminated
indicator switch not self cancelling
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements activating headlamps on position lamp selection (4.2.2 (a))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front windscreen washers require adjustment
Horn not working properly self activating (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal contaminating tyre inner sidewall (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed wont fully close to aperture (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal contaminating tyre inner sidewall (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
handbrake warning lamp illuminated
indicator switch not self cancelling
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
both front swivel housings leaking
Emissions not tested fuel leak and no cam belt history (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
both front swivel housings leaking
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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S989 HNV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 S989 HNV, 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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S989 HNV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 1999.
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