MOT Status
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173,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front unable to visually inspect brake pipe along top of chassis rail
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision clasp inop (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
chassis corrored front to rear
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel spongy pedal (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at axle mounting arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached at chassis at centre and offside rear (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON BRAKING FACES
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
OFFSIDE CHASSIS OUTRIGGER CORRODED (MIDDLE/REAR)
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED & HOLED OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))
slight play in lower steering column universal joint
ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON BRAKING FACES
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
OFFSIDE CHASSIS OUTRIGGER CORRODED (MIDDLE/REAR)
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED & HOLED OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))
slight play in lower steering column universal joint
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake disc are pitted. (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting o/s and n/s cross member (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake disc are pitted. (3.5.1i)
reversing lights inop
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Service brake juddering slightly on footbrake (3.7.C.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth through to metal (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working right hand (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake juddering slightly on footbrake (3.7.C.2)
both wiper blades split
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
front sphere seal leaking slightly
Oil leak
front diff oil leak
front sphere seals leaking grease
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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T262 SDS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 T262 SDS, 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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T262 SDS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 June 1999.
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