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Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Bonnet secondary retaining device excessively deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Body: mounting fixing corroded
Nearside Front Wheel hub inner oil seal leaking
Offside Front Body: mounting fixing corroded
Offside Front Wheel hub inner oil seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover corroding (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover corroding (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top cover corroding (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
both front hub seals are leaking
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Coolant leak ()
both front hub seals are leaking
Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member ns/os upper / centre. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded AT CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front /centre as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded AT CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front centre as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front footwell corrosion near body mount
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
General corrosion around vehicle.
Suspension bushes deteriorating.
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
General corrosion around vehicle.
Suspension bushes deteriorating.
NSF door outer handle slight damage.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.C.1a)
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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.C.1a)
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
HEADLIGHT LENSES CORRODED
PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX
both rear axle bump stops are missing
engine seems to have a slight misfire, [smoke test was high but passable]
front radius arm bushes are worn
nearside front door lock mechanism is faulty
offside front seat belt webbing is heavily marked
offside front sidelight cover is broken
park brake lever has very long travel
rear cross member and rear chassis rails are showing corrosion
rear tie bar bushes are delaminating
screw in offside front tire
slight blow center silencer, exhaust outlet pipe mostly corroded away, system in poor condition
slight lift in nearside front track rod end
steering damper bushes are worn
very slight lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
both rear axle bump stops are missing
engine seems to have a slight misfire, [smoke test was high but passable]
front radius arm bushes are worn
nearside front door lock mechanism is faulty
offside front seat belt webbing is heavily marked
offside front sidelight cover is broken
park brake lever has very long travel
rear cross member and rear chassis rails are showing corrosion
rear tie bar bushes are delaminating
screw in offside front tire
slight blow center silencer, exhaust outlet pipe mostly corroded away, system in poor condition
slight lift in nearside front track rod end
steering damper bushes are worn
very slight lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint
brake pedal has long travel but comes up ok on brake rolling road test
exhaust system in very poor condition, tailpipe end is missing
initial smoke test was high
nearside rear axle bump stop is missing
offside front seat belt webbing and seat belt buckle are in poor condition
stone hole in offside front headlamp, nearside front headlamp is sitting back further than offside but beams are ok
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake pedal has long travel but comes up ok on brake rolling road test
exhaust system in very poor condition, tailpipe end is missing
initial smoke test was high
nearside rear axle bump stop is missing
offside front seat belt webbing and seat belt buckle are in poor condition
stone hole in offside front headlamp, nearside front headlamp is sitting back further than offside but beams are ok
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
exhaust system in poor condition
front brake discs are in poor condition
nearside door hard to operate
stone chips in front windscreen
underside and rear of vehicle is corroded in general
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
bonnet sound deadening pad about to drop into engine bay
brake fluid level is low
exhaust system in poor condition, outlet pipe partly missing
front brake discs are in poor condition
interior rear view mirror is missing
nearside door is hard to shut and difficult to open from inside vehicle
rear of vehicle corroded in general
stonr chips in front windscreen
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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T348 AJF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.
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 T348 AJF, 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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T348 AJF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 1999.
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