MOT Status
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear noisy diff or wheel bearings , heard during brake test
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested engine started to run erratic during second cycle (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Fuel system component leaking pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
doors corroded
o/s/f seat belt starting to fray
oil leaks
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
doors corroded
o/s/f seat belt starting to fray
o/s/f tyre starting to perish
o/s/r tyre starting to perish
oil leaks
Front Nail in tyre both
chip to windscreen
drivers seat belt starting to fray
front and rear tyres perishing
o/s front floor pan corroded
o/s rear brake pipe corroding
oi leak
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Nail in tyre both
chip to windscreen
drivers seat belt starting to fray
front and rear tyres perishing
o/s front floor pan corroded
o/s rear brake pipe corroding
oi leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking rear filter (7.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
anti slip device missing from clutch pedal
body corroded around windscreen
chip in windscreen
front pads wearing low
oil leaks
prop shaft UJ worn
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
body corroded round windscreen mounts
clutch pedal rubber missing
front brake pads slight wear
oil leaks engine and transmission
oil round steering box suspect slight leak
windscreen chipped
chip in windscreen
fluid around clutch slave cylinder
o/s/f seat belts starting to frey
oil leaks
steering box damp
Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
chip in windscreen
o/s/f seat belts starting to frey
oil leaks
steering box damp
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
chip in windscreen
oil leaks
rear doors corroded
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
chip in windscreen
oil leaks
rear doors corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
chips in windscren
oil leak
slight play to rear shock absober lower bushs
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
chips in windscren
oil leak
slight play to rear shock absober lower bushs
suspect tow bar fitted incorectly
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
chip to windscreen
engine oil leak
front axle oil leak
rear step insecure
slight play to n/s trackrod end
slight play to steering damper bushes
transfer box oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T5 LDR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 T5 LDR, 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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T5 LDR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.
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