MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,960 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Coolant leak n/s of engine ()
Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front steering arm bushes slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front suspension arm close to welded repair on body
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front slight leak from osf diff seal around swivel joint
Offside Front suspension arm close to welded repair on body
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear corrosion on body floor around rear seat base brackets
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
whole underneath corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose and pipe insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Coolant leak n/s of engine ()
Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front steering arm bushes slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front suspension arm close to welded repair on body
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front slight leak from osf diff seal around swivel joint
Offside Front suspension arm close to welded repair on body
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear corrosion on body floor around rear seat base brackets
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
whole underneath corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion under full vehicle
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside and nearside inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion under full vehicle
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Servo mounting holed and corroded bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both headlamp lenses in poor condition
chassis corroded
chassis showing signs of corrosion
slight oil leak from both front swivel joints
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure brake pad pin missing (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nut missing from front propshaft flange.
signs of a coolant leak underside of car.
slight oil leak o,s,f swivel joint
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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T56 BNL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 T56 BNL, 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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T56 BNL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1999.
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