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163,550 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint of front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint of front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Centre seat stowed, couldn't check seat belt
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint of front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Steering shock absorber has slight play at bush
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Centre seat stowed, couldn't check seat belt
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint of front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Steering shock absorber has slight play at bush
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear body mounting point corroded near wheel arch front mounting point
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush drag link bar shock end bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear body mounting point corroded near wheel arch front mounting point
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush drag link bar shock end bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
No centre seat fitted at time of test.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
No centre seat fitted at time of test.
steering box drop arm ball joint slight wear and dust cover deteriorated
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
vehicle leans slightly
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
vehicle leans slightly
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
engine oil leak
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T102 MLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 T102 MLS, 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 T102 MLS registered?
T102 MLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 1999.
Is T102 MLS safe to buy?
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