MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,850 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking at filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front and centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front and centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking nearside front (2.1.5 (a))
Front steering damper bush has some play
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
n/s/f seat belt buckle damaged but still works
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front steering damper bush has some play
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
n/s/f seat belt buckle damaged but still works
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front seat belt stalk casing damaged yet holds and releases correctly
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front seat belt stalk casing damaged yet holds and releases correctly
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
engine covers fitted
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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T278 XAS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 XAS, 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 XAS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 1999.
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