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Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front Chassis Near Steering Ram (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Near Coil Spring Mounting and Radius Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Near Coil Spring Mounting and Radius Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear Cross Member and Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Bumper Corroded
Front Swivel Joints Slightly Leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle Under Body and Chassis Covered In Under Seal
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded front and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
chassis and cab corroded
Front radius arm bushes worn both sides
Offside front swivel ball weeping fluid
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
chassis front to rear badly corroding
chassis rear corroding badly
front coil spring mounts corroding
middle centre seat removed at time of test
ns front floor corroding
rear seats removed at time of test
rear suspension mounts corroding
seat belt anchorage mounts corroding but not excessive
steering box damp
tow bar slightly corroding
under side badly corroding
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
chassis front to rear badly corroding
chassis rear corroding badly
middle centre seat removed at time of test
ns front floor corroding
rear seats removed at time of test
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
o/s bulk head coroded
o/s headlamp slightly poor image
underside of vehicle coroding
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
o/s bulk head coroded
o/s headlamp slightly poor image
underside of vehicle coroding
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front & rear chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
centre body crossmember coroding
front cross bar coroded
n/s front bulk head
n/s front floor coroding
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
o/s front seatbelt stalk casing damaged
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
o/s front seatbelt stalk casing damaged
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
n/s & o/s front & rear body mounts coroding
n/s & o/s headlamps slightly poor immage
n/s & o/s rear chassi light corosion
o/s front seat belt slight damage
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
n/s & o/s front & rear body mounts coroding
n/s & o/s headlamps slightly poor immage
n/s & o/s rear chassi light corosion
o/s front seat belt slight damage
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting point (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting point (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting point (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting point (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting point (5.2.6)
front cross bar coroded
n/s & o/s centre crossmember body mounting
n/s & o/s rear chassi coroding
n/s & o/s rear chassi coroding
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting point (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting point (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting point (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting point (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting point (5.2.6)
front cross bar coroded
n/s & o/s centre crossmember body mounting
n/s & o/s rear chassi coroding
n/s & o/s rear chassi coroding
front cross bar coroded
n/s & o/s front & rear chassi coroding
o/s centre crossmember coroding
o/s front seat belt slight fraying
o/s front seat belt stalk housing damaged
o/s rear inner door shut coroding
Front to rear brake pipes corroding.
General corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
underside of vehicle coroding
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
underside of vehicle coroding
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s & o/s front hubs slight play
n/s & o/s head lamps coroding in reflectors
n/s & o/s rear chassi light corosion
n/s & o/s rear floors light corosion
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s & o/s front hubs slight play
n/s & o/s head lamps coroding in reflectors
n/s & o/s rear chassi light corosion
n/s & o/s rear floors light corosion
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s rear seat not fitted
o/s front seat belt slight fraying
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s rear seat not fitted
o/s front seat belt slight fraying
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s a o/s rear chassi light corosion
n/s a o/s rear cross member coroding
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front disks very slightly worn/lipped
ns os front seat belts very slightly frayed
ns/os front break pipes very slightly corroding
ns/os rear seat belts very slightly frayed
rear chassi cross member very slightly corroding
rear disks very slightly worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear cross member light corosion
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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T717 RPD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 T717 RPD, 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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T717 RPD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 1999.
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