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50+ data pointsMOT History
Chassis showing signs of surface corrosion
Front Both Front hub seals leaking
Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Bulkhead corroded
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Lower effort than n/s (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed All door hinges worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Some Underside components showing signs of corrosion
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed All door hinges worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))
both front hub seals leaking
nearside of bulkhead rusty
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed All door hinges worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))
both front hub seals leaking
nearside of bulkhead rusty
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop rear UJ worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both rear hinges worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))
both front hub seals leaking
nearside of bulk head rusty
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint slightly worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
both front hub seals leaking
nearside of bulkhead rusty
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside 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 Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside 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))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on one end (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint slightly worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
both front hub seals leaking
nearside of bulkhead rusty
Both front hub seals leaking
N/S bulkhead rusted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both rear prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Performance low (1.2.1 (c))
Rear axle top ball joint worn
Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Both front hub seals leaking
N/S bulkhead rusted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both rear prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Performance low (1.2.1 (c))
Rear axle top ball joint worn
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
Position lamp not working All lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine covers fitted covering testable items
throttle pedal modified but not affecting the operation
Engine covers covering testable components
Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to exhaust
Surface corrosion to vehicles underside
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers covering testable components
Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to exhaust
Surface corrosion to vehicles underside
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal swivel housing (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal swivel housing (2.3.3b)
oil leak
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal swivel housing (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal swivel housing (2.3.3b)
oil leak
front number plate cracked
steering box drop arm joint has slight play
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front number plate cracked
steering box drop arm joint has slight play
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded coil spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded coil spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near upper coil spring seat (2.4.A.3)
Readings on rear brakes are a little lower than usual and they may require attention.
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near upper coil spring seat (2.4.A.3)
Readings on rear brakes are a little lower than usual and they may require attention.
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
overall brake performance has only just met the requirements
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
overall brake performance has only just met the requirements
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
both front sets of brake pads on limits.
both front spheres light damp.
center to rear silencer joint in poor condition.
slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes and rear trans axle pipes.
slight damage to front number plate.
slight leak from front diff.
slight wear to indicator switch.
under road test slight brake pull to the near side.
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
both front sets of brake pads on limits.
both front spheres light damp.
center to rear silencer joint in poor condition.
slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes and rear trans axle pipes.
slight damage to front number plate.
slight leak from front diff.
slight wear to indicator switch.
under road test slight brake pull to the near side.
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
O/S Seat belt stalk incomplete
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
O/S Seat belt stalk incomplete
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
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T153 RBV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.
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 T153 RBV, 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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T153 RBV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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