MOT Status
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84,189 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at abs module (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
advise rear axle ball joint gaiter deteriorated.
Fuel system component leaking fuel leak from rear of cylinder head area, (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
advise rear axle ball joint gaiter deteriorated.
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.56 Plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet missing (3.5 (a))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel filter/housing damp
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearside of rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Outer face of NSR chassis at crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear of offside chassis at rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
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))
Both Front and Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front and Rear Coil Springs Corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust system deteriated
front springs rusty
rear brake discs slightly worn
rear brake pipes rusty
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S and N/S (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded but not considered excessive
brake warning light on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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T196 UCF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 T196 UCF, 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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T196 UCF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 1999.
Is T196 UCF safe to buy?
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