MOT Status
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132,884 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR UJ ON FRONT PROP (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
o/s rear bump stop missing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s rear bump stop missing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pedal rubber worn
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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T289 TOV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 T289 TOV, 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 T289 TOV registered?
T289 TOV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 1999.
Is T289 TOV safe to buy?
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