MOT Status
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170,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed bnoth (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
chip to screen (outside zone A
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
chip to screen (outside zone A
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken and showing white light (4.5.4 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced off side rear chassis rail badly rusted through on at least 3 sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
off side and near side of rear lower crossmember area rusted through
play in off side rear wheel bearing
some vertical play in both front wheel bearings
windscreen has some damage
near side front metal brake pipe rusting near hose
near side front tyre worn unevenly and very close to limits
off side front tyre worn unevenly and low in places
play in off side rear wheel bearing
some vertical play at both front wheels
windscreen damaged
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective off side front buckle behind seat (5.2.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
near side front metal brake pipe rusting near hose
near side front tyre worn unevenly and very close to limits
off side front tyre worn unevenly and low in places
play in off side rear wheel bearing
some vertical play at both front wheels
windscreen damaged
some play in both front wheel bearings and off side rear wheel bearing
vertical play at off side and near side front wheels
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
front to rear, and off side rear metal brake pipes rusting
off side rear wing to chassis bracket broken off and wing loose
vertical play at off side and near side front wheels
several metal brake pipes rusting in places
some play in wheel bearings
steeering damper bush worn
steering damper off side bush badly worn
windscreen damaged
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
off side front tyre inner edge bald
some play in near side rear track rod end
steering damper off side bush badly worn
windscreen damaged
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front number plate damaged
some metal brake pipes rusting
windscreen damaged
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T270 APO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 T270 APO, 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 T270 APO registered?
T270 APO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1999.
Is T270 APO safe to buy?
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