MOT Status
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245,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
steering box damp
tow bar socket not present
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
dash does not illuminate
steering box damp
tow bar socket not present
all 4 coil springs corroded
underneath of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all 4 coil springs corroded
underneath of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres cracking
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres cracking
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate in poor condition
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
repairs as fail 23/02
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T232 TEJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 T232 TEJ, 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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T232 TEJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1999.
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