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95,791 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis corroded
o/s and n/s front hub seals damp
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger at exhaust mount and tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger under driver floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center section chassis coroded in 3 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Seat belt missing middle (7.1.2 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
CHASSIS COVERED IN UNDER SEAL
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
CHASSIS COVERED IN UNDER SEAL
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced also within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Oil leak
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
service brake has just met the requirements (52%)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
service brake has just met the requirements (52%)
windscreen rubber seal perishing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
windscreen rubber seal perishing
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (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)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside front brake binding slightly
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside front brake binding slightly
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T68 BSO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.
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 T68 BSO, 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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T68 BSO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.
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