MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,025 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipes are corroded at the front of the vehicle going up behind the engine.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
The steering ball joint off the steering box dust cover has been wrapped in material tape which in my opinion would prevent dirt getting into the ball joint but wouldn't prevent wet getting in.
There is an oil leak coming from above the gearbox.
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipes are corroded at the front of the vehicle going up behind the engine.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
There is an oil leak coming from above the gearbox.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both sides front lower arm to axle bushes weak
slight play offside rear bearing
steering damper bush weak
various steel brake pipes corroding
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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T681 KCX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 T681 KCX, 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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T681 KCX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1999.
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