MOT Status
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69,073 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
brake master cylinder mount corroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to axle (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front bulkhead corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and offside rear upper (2.7.4)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front steering damper bush worn
nearside and offside front swivel housings leaking
nearside and offside rear chassis corroded
chassis at rear corroded in places
rear crossmember corroded and holed in places - towbar still secure
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working and offside rear (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded on top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm balljoint (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasiss (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear crossmember corroded and holed in places - towbar still secure
Centre Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front and offside front chassis infill panels corroded and holed (not considered supportive)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
fuel filter housing and area damp
fuel filter housing and surrounding area damp
nearside and offside front chassis infill panels corroded and holed(not appearing to affect the chassis)
nearside front seatbelt slightly damaged
underside muddy and difficult to inspect
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
fuel filter housing and area damp
nearside and offside front chassis infill panels corroded and holed(not appearing to affect the chassis)
nearside front seatbelt slightly damaged
underside muddy and difficult to inspect
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
damp around fuel filter area on offside rear chassis
perishing in nearside rear tyre tread
signs of front tyres touching suspension arms on full lock not at time of test
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
damp around fuel filter area on offside rear chassis
perishing in nearside rear tyre tread
signs of front tyres touching suspension arms on full lock not at time of test
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside front steering damper bush worn
powersteering pump and pipes slightly damp
rear discs rusted and slightly pitted
rear service brakes low
underside muddy and difficult to inspect
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
clutch slave cylinder leaking
offside front steering damper bush worn
powersteering pump and pipes slightly damp
rear discs rusted and slightly pitted
rear service brakes low
underside muddy and difficult to inspect
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
engine management light on intermittently
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
engine management light on
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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T298 VEU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 T298 VEU, 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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T298 VEU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.
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