MOT Status
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121,994 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front drag link dust covers perished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front drag link dust covers perished
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm pitman arm . directly from steering box. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet release cable loose
Fluid leak, but not excessive front pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
slight play in steering uj
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
light cuts and marks in various tyres
n/s wing mirror loose
oil leak from back of engine
oil misting around front axle diff pinion seal
oil misting around steering box lower drop arm
reverse light inop
slight damage to front number plate
slight movement felt in steering column top UJ
slight oil leak from transfer box
slight play felt in o/s/f wheel bearing
small corrosion hole in front bulk head body exterior panel
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged but not showing cords
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear tyre worn to wear blocks (3mm)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front tyre treads cracking
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering column universal joint has slight play top UJ on column under bonnet (2.1.5)
ball joint boot split (on top of rear axle)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush middle bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt located at left side of hub (not track control arm) (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush middle bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged but not showing cords
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear tyre worn to wear blocks (3mm)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front tyre treads cracking
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering column universal joint has slight play top UJ on column under bonnet (2.1.5)
ball joint boot split (on top of rear axle)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Propshaft universal joint worn
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre slightly out of shape
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T578 UYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 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 T578 UYA, 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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T578 UYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1999.
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