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142,867 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cms of towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cms of towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable rear of front axle (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing low
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A frame (2.4.G.2)
front differential seal leaking
Central Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint A frame (2.4.G.2)
Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
both brakepipes from front to rear are corroded at numerous points
both chassis legs at front to rear has surface rust
both front and rear coil springs corroded
rear diff has slight leak of oil.
underbody of vehicle at front and rear has surface rust.
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
offside rear suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
offside rear suspension bump stop missing
offside rear suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside steering damper bush worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside wiperblade rubber starting to split
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T516 RDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 T516 RDL, 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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T516 RDL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.
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