MOT Status
ValidMileage
145,880 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hazard warning switch faulty Intermittent Fault (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords rear tyres light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f front track rod boot split, other track rod boots perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords rear tyres light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads getting low, front pads over 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle support arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle support arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear cross member corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear cross member corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T197 MCA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 T197 MCA, 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 T197 MCA registered?
T197 MCA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1999.
Is T197 MCA safe to buy?
The MOT history for T197 MCA shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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