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149,071 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
front and rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Central part of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Central part of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Also with in a suspension mount (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Central part of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Also with in a suspension mount (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Central part of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underside general corrosion.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on border of excessive (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Affecting beam image (1.7.5a)
Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly affecting beam image (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Slight brake bind
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.6.6)
Offside Front Wheel slightly binding when rotated
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm flat spot (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion to rear panel
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE REAR LOW ON PERFORMANCE (3.7.B.5b)
Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened DRIVERS (5.2.2a)
front prop shaft uj joints has certain amount of movement
offside rear bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front prop shaft uj joints has certain amount of movement
offside rear bump stop missing
CORROSION FORMING IN REAR CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside rear suspension rubber bump stop missing
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering damper bushes slightly worn.
Very slight play in fron and rear propshaft rear joints.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
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T548 BFX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 T548 BFX, 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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T548 BFX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 1999.
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