MOT Status
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77,435 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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coolant low
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Bumper corner missing
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back cross panel rusted( tow bar attached) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Cover damaged (4.10 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak Suspect near side lower radiator ()
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm drop link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Bumper corner missing
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back cross panel rusted( tow bar attached) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Cover damaged (4.10 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak Suspect near side lower radiator ()
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Washer jets loose
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened webbing damaged (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened webbing damaged (5.2.2a)
Oil leak engine ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking Engine compartment (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Gator also split (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And deteriated (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened webbing damaged (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And deteriated (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened webbing damaged (5.2.2a)
Oil leak engine ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Control arm ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ladder nearly obstructing number plate.
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
ladder nearly obstructing number plate.
rear centre seat back missing
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T233 VAP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc 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 T233 VAP, 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 T233 VAP registered?
T233 VAP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1999.
Is T233 VAP safe to buy?
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