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155,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Slight leak on swivel joint nearside front and offside front
Central Exhaust mounting defective join excessively corroded but not leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure filler hose clamps have corroded and are no longer holding the pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective join excessively corroded but not leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 1 FRONT PROP JOINT AND 1 REAR WORN. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
Rear Lower shockabsorbers bushes have play
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
slight play in steering column uj
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
slight play in steering column uj
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T42 YPP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 T42 YPP, 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 T42 YPP registered?
T42 YPP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1999.
Is T42 YPP safe to buy?
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