MOT Status
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111,452 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff input seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play swivel joints leaking but not excessive (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shockers bushes worn but not excessive (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished on walls but not excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward ball joint as marked in yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front both swivel joints on steering leaking
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres heavily cracking and perishing, unable to see cords, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyres cracked/perished
corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
slight play in front wheels possible track rod ends
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyres cracked/perished
corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
slight play in front wheels possible track rod ends
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie-pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear out of the two (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear out of the two (2.2.C.1c)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
oil leak
slight corrosion to chassis
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox pipe cracked (7.1.2)
both front swivel hubs weeping slightly, no pitting
child seat fitted
slight play in both wheel bearings
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox pipe cracked (7.1.2)
both front swivel hubs weeping slightly, no pitting
child seat fitted
f/o/s pan hard arm bush has slight play
slight play in both wheel bearings
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight leak on both front drive shaft seals and gearbox seal
oil leak,front pads getting low, steering arm gaitor split
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
oil leak,front pads getting low, steering arm gaitor split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
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T490 MDW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 T490 MDW, 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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T490 MDW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 April 1999.
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