MOT Status
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111,671 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust silencer support broken
hand brake on light not working
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not reflective (0.1 (d))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust silencer support broken
hand brake on light not working
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Yellow background tarnished (0.1 (b))
All rear seats folded up - Unable to check seat belts
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth
Exhaust mounting defective Snapped off centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
All rear seats folded up - Unable to check seat belts
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth
Exhaust mounting defective Snapped off centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working properly Stalk faulty (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
drop arm ball joint gaiter insecure
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working properly works only on main beam flash (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
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))
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))
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))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working properly works only on main beam flash (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel droplink off box (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel droplink off box (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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T381 MTW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 T381 MTW, 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 T381 MTW registered?
T381 MTW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1999.
Is T381 MTW safe to buy?
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