MOT Status
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115,108 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underneath (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generally (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite badly, some quite deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play border line excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both outer (7.1.2 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel pipe union leaking leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
play in drag link end
corroded brake pipe to n/s/f hose
corrosion on chassis
corrosion on coil springs
front brake discs corroded/worn
n/s/f and both rear tyres cracking
rear axle balljoint boot deteriorated
slight play in n/s drag link end
slight play in n/s/f and both rear wheel bearings
n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking
rear brake pads worn low
slight play o/s/r wheel bearing
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking
rear brake pads worn low
slight play o/s/r wheel bearing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play and rear. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both. (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both. (2.6.2)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both outer. (5.2.2a)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear. (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both outer (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both outer (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Wiper blades torn
Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Spare tyre defective
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Shallow cracks in tread of both rear tyres.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Shallow cracks in tread of both rear tyres.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
hand brake travel on maximum adjustment
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T249 VBV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 T249 VBV, 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 VBV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 June 1999.
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