MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Lower hub seal slight leak
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front hub seal slight leak
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front and rear differentials have slight oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Lower hub seal slight leak
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front hub seal slight leak
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front and rear differentials have slight oil leak
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight leak from n/s/f and o/s/f swivel seals
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight leak from n/s/f and o/s/f swivel seals
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
near-side front track rod end rubber boot covered in sealer
off-side front track rod end rubber boot covered in sealer
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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T249 BTD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 T249 BTD, 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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T249 BTD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 1999.
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