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Drivers door corroded.
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed upper + lower. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Door corroded.
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced B - pillar. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Door corroded.
Nearside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced B - pillar. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced B-pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced "A" frame cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel ball seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door frame (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door frame (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door frame (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel ball seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door frame (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Second row (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Second row (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Second row (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced "A" frame cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel ball seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door frame (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door frame (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door frame (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel ball seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door frame (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Second row (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail in wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail in wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached excessive movement (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door corrosion around door latch (6.2.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front hub leaking
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced a post inside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front door frame corroded
Offside Front hub leaking
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine and gearbox have oil leaks
nsf and osf lower bulkhead areas corroded heavily
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front swivel hub leaking
Nearside Rear door frame heavily corroded
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front swivel hub leaking
Offside Rear door frame heavily corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine and transmission oil leaks
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front swivel hub leaking
Nearside Rear door frame heavily corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rigid pipe to flexy hose joint (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front swivel hub leaking
Offside Rear door frame heavily corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine and transmission oil leaks
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play above axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both rear pad anti rattle shims moved and touching disc's
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play above axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both rear pad anti rattle shims moved and touching disc's
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment front track rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front seatbelt lightly freyed
Offside Front seatbelt lightly freyed
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
under neath vehicle covered by underseal
Central Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bumper x 3 bits (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front seatbelt lightly freyed
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front seatbelt lightly freyed
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
under neath vehicle covered by underseal
Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush radius arm to chassis bushes (2.4.G.2)
rear diff pinion seal leaking
wipers will not turn off
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bottom of 'B' post (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top of 'A' pillar around top hinge (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind heater box (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings below heater box (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings footwell (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger bottom of chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bottom of 'B' post (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead inside of door hinge (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger bottom of chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings side of servo mounting to bulkhead (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member, left to right (6.1.B.2)
Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush radius arm to chassis bushes (2.4.G.2)
rear diff pinion seal leaking
wipers will not turn off
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all outriggers slightly corroded
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside 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)
o/s and n/s front axle spheres leaking slightly
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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T515 USX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 T515 USX, 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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T515 USX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 July 1999.
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