MOT Status
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200,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad very low only just above minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member near rear offside rear axle arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush and loose (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad very low only just above minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member near rear offside rear axle arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Axle tie bars both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake servo has limited effect , as I do not know if this is normal, I will pass and advise , but must be checked by somebody who knows if this is normal or not
Front Steering damper bush worn
Nearside Front Brake flexible hose on full lock very nearly touches road spring
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm foreword bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area to bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm foreword bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint dust cover poor. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Steering drop arm ball joint cover poor. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Fuel cap in poor condition should be replaced .
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Recommend replacing belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Fuel cap in poor condition should be replaced .
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Recommend replacing belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Both front swivels leaking oil
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop rear joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front radius arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front o/s and n/s front swivel joints slight leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front hub swivel seal has a slight leak
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering as marked (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering as marked inside and out (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering wheel loose (2.2.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front hub swivel seal has a slight leak
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear pads wearing thin and discs worn
underbody corroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear pads wearing thin and discs worn
underbody corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE.
REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.
WIPER ARM LINKAGES WORN.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wiper blades split
slight wear at o/s steering damper bush
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T557 AOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 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 T557 AOH, 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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T557 AOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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