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68,921 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front axle corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places at chassis offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
exhaust corroded front to rear
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front axle corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places at chassis offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
exhaust corroded front to read
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear seat belt prescribed areas corroded but not excessive at time of test (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis outriggers at body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside rear chassis out riggers corroded at rear body mounts overall security not considered excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear seat belt prescribed areas corroded but not excessive at time of test (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all chassis outriggers at body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside rear chassis out riggers corroded at rear body mounts overall security not considered excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper/chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle at shock absorber mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle under sealed unable to fully inspect components
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper/chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle at shock absorber mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle under sealed unable to fully inspect components
Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub assembly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel filter housing looks slightly damp but no leaks apparent
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak gear box area ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at drivers seat (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak gear box area ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at drivers seat (6.1.B.2)
rear brake pads wearing thin
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
slight coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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T181 CSA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 T181 CSA, 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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T181 CSA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1999.
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