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122,826 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember and chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting three holes on the outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting two holes on the outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes are slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint cover from steering box. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes are slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs worn slightly on shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering Damper Bush (on linkage) worn, marked with chalk
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs worn slightly on shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering Damper Bush (on linkage) worn, marked with chalk
Fuel cap / sealing device not releasing correctly, not allowing full access to seal however still cap still fully sealed
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH upper and lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant level low in reservoir
Fuel cap / sealing device not releasing correctly, not allowing full access to seal however still cap still fully sealed
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Engine / gearbox area has various oil leaks.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount casing. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger. (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate not fully secured.
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber upper mount casing. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area. (7.2.3)
Engine / gearbox area has various oil leaks.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount casing. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger. (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate not fully secured.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis outrigger corroded. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front-inner position lamp is slightly dim.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting/cover. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside and offside front chassis outriggers corroded.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside and offside front chassis outriggers corroded.
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
both front shockers turrets corroded
drivers door hinge worn
engine cover rubbing on brake pipe slightly
engine running unevenly
nearside rear tie bar bush slight play
rear discs inner faces corroded
rear step loose
steering damper bush slight play
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Driver's door lower hinge is worn.
Engine is running unevenly.
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front shock absorber turret is corroded.
Offside front shock absorber turret is heavily corroded. Replacement recommended.
Oil leak
Rear brake discs inner faces are corroded.
Rear step is insecure.
Steering damper offside bush is worn but not to excess.
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
All steering ball joint dust covers perishing
PAS steering pipes rusty
Play present in all rear shock bushes
wipers split
All steering ball joint dust covers perishing
PAS steering pipes rusty
Play present in all rear shock bushes
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
wipers split
both rear brake discs very rusty & pads look low
exhaust very rusty
nearside steering arm ball joint dust cover split
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
both rear brake discs very rusty & pads look low
exhaust very rusty
nearside steering arm ball joint dust cover split
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake pads getting near minimum thickness
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T560 BFX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 T560 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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T560 BFX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1999.
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