MOT Status
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187,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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CHASSIS POOR CONDITION
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Central Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NEAR SIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose OF REAR PROP (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Offside CENTRAL OUTRIGGER CORRODED TO EXCESS
Offside Rear SUSPENSION MOUNTING CORRODED TO EXCESS
Rear AXLE ANTIROLL BRACKETS CORRODED TO EXCESS
Rear AXLESPRING MOUNTINGS CORRODED TO EXCESS
Rear FLEX BRAKE HOSE NOT SECURED PROPERLY
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL CHASSIE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both rear backing plates corroded
steering box leaking
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section across body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front shock absorber turrets corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front shock absorber turrets corroded
advise body corroded around cab
advise chassis corroded around the rear cross member
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
advise body corroded around cab
advise chassis corroded around the rear cross member
Offside Front Upper Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corroded around top door hinge pillar (6.2.B.2)
Front bulkhead rusty
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear rear of chassis corroded
Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member corroded (mount for axel mount arm) (2.4.A.3)
Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member which is fuel tank mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure link arm loose (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front bulkhead rusty
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear rear of chassis corroded
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear cross member corroded
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
rear cross member corroded
front propshaft rear joint badly worn
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front propshaft rear joint badly worn
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear axle top a frame bolts look as though have loose and moving
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
rear axle top a frame bolts look as though have loose and moving
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
pas pump very noisey but no leaks or bearing play
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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T278 APO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 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 T278 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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T278 APO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1999.
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