MOT Status
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93,981 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
DPF fitted. Emissions too low to record
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive N/S/F swivel housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S/R shock absorber lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F (rear facing) Track Rod end joint
Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded
Front to rear chassis, crossmember and outrigger areas (esp rear areas), getting abit corroded
Rear chassis areas at coil spring mounts, getting abit corroded
Slight surface corrosion at front to rear chassis and crossmember areas
Slight surface corrosion at rear b/disc inner faces
Rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit of surface corrosion in places
Steering shock absorber getting abit damp with fluid
Excessive corrosion at O/S/R end chassis area at inner w/arch area, and ar rear end crossmember area
Front to rear metal b/pipe at rear end, abit corroded
N/S/F tyre abit low on tread
O/S/F tyre low on tread at inner tread edge area
Washers NOT clearing screen very well
Front to rear b/pipe at rear end abit corroded
Front to rear chassis areas and crossmembers getting abit of surface corrosion
Front tyres starting to get abit low on tread
N/S/R tyre abit low on tread and getting abit perrished and cracked
O/S/R end chassis area getting corroded
Rear end crossmember at O/S back end getting corroded
Slight wear and movement starting at N/S track rod end joint
Ball joint grease bellows at steering arms starting to get abit perrished and cracked
N/S/R tyre starting to get abit low on tread
O/S/R end chassis/back end crossmember area starting to get abit corroded
Rear chassis areas starting to get abit corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Ball joint grease bellows at steering arms starting to get abit perrished and cracked
N/S/R tyre starting to get abit low on tread
O/S/R end chassis/back end crossmember area starting to get abit corroded
Rear chassis areas starting to get abit corroded
Steering track rod end boots perishing.
Surface corrosion at rear cross member.
Damp area at nearside front tractor hob.
General under body surface rusting.
Nearside seat belt stalk is damaged.
Rear brake discs faces are mottled.
Rear cross member to outriggrrs are starting to corrode,
Running out riggers are corroded.
Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F w/bearing
Front to rear chassis,crossmembers and outriggers starting to get abit corroded slightly
Front to rear metal b/pipe at rear end starting to get abit corroded slightly
N/S seat belt stalk button abit damaged (still works)
Rear B/Pads appear abit low
Nearside seat belt stalk is damaged.
Play at nearside tractor hub And minor leak.
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside seat belt stalk is damaged.
Play at nearside tractor hub And minor leak.
Front to rear chassis and crossmembers getting abit corroded slightly and outriggers
Rear b/pads appear abit low
Small crack at O/S of screen
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
both rear tyres starting to perish
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T685 SAA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 T685 SAA, 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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T685 SAA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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