MOT Status
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153,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front most (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Crossmember slightly corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential casing damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
engine damp/oil leak
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer chassis rail surface corrosion
Offside Front steering box arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
Rear diff slightly damp/oil leak
engine damp/oil leak
surface corrosion to nearside + offside front rigid brake pipes (hose to calliper)
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine/gearbox slightly damp/oil leak
offside rear + front tyres slightly starting to perish
offside rear back plate slightly damp
Oil leak
nearside rear back plate damp
offside front panard rod bush slight movement
rear exhaust system minor leaks
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Oil leak
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
surface corrosion too nearside + offside front floors
surface corrosion too rear exhaust system
Oil leak
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
surface corrosion too nearside + offside front floors
surface corrosion too rear exhaust system
Oil leak
diff seal weaping
surface corrosion to rear tail pipe
Oil leak
diff seal weaping
nearside front sphere dust cover split
slight movement in front wheel bearings
Oil leak
diff seal weaping
nearside front dust cover for sphere split
nearside front tyre starting too perish
nearside rear tyre starting to perish
slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing
Oil leak
front tie rod arm bushes slight movement
offside front hub starting to weap
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
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T548 EFJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 EFJ, 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 EFJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 1999.
Is T548 EFJ safe to buy?
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