MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Nearside Front HUB SEAL LEAKING
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
TOW BALL PIN MISSING
Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front HUB SEAL LEAKING
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
TOW BALL PIN MISSING
Rear, front to rear and front brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
all four tyres cut
o/s/r bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all four tyres cut
o/s/r bump stop missing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished
various prop shaft u/j worn
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust knocking on chassis at rear
n/s/r bump stop missing
n/s/r inner disc rusty
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust knocking on chassis at rear
n/s/r bump stop missing
n/s/r inner disc rusty
Oil leak
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
steering box slight oil damp/near side front wheel bearing slight rumble/both sides front discs wearing/slight oil leak to near side axle seal/both sides rear pads wearing/engine oil leak
steering box slight oil damp/near side front wheel bearing slight rumble/both sides front discs wearing/slight oil leak to near side axle seal/both sides rear pads wearing/engine oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
off side rear trailing arm bush slight play/near side rear slight play to wheel bearing
off side rear trailing arm bush slight play/near side rear slight play to wheel bearing
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
rear propshaft uj slight play
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T648 AFM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 T648 AFM, 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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T648 AFM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1999.
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