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121,018 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
offside front swivel joint has seepage of oil
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
All suspension ball joint dust covers perished
offside and nearside centre body mount coroded
surface corosion on chassis and susp components
all steering joint gaiters perished cracking
corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe union rea axle end
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger [ both sides ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all steering joint gaiters perished cracking
corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe union rea axle end
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
advise nearside lower body side step missing
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
advise nearside lower body side step missing
Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber bush perished
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber bush perished
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened anti roll bar mount (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened anti roll bar mount (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
advise fuel filter damp
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion rear of vehicle suspension components and other mounting points.
Oil leak
rear shock absorber bushes worn
vehicle very muddy underneath
Damage to windscreen but not in view of the road.
Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil Leak
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to rear chassis both sides
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre worn perished cracking in tread
all tyres perished cracking
corrosion to offside and nearside front metal brake pipes
play at steering to road wheels
rear lower shock absorbers bushes weak
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
corrosion started to rear crossmember
corrosion to nearside front metal brake pipe
corrosion to complete rear crosssmember
corrosion to rear anti roll bar bracket/ platform fixing point
offside step montig corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
corrosion to complete rear crosssmember
corrosion to rear anti roll bar bracket/ platform fixing point
offside step montig corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T272 CSB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 T272 CSB, 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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T272 CSB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 1999.
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