MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,696 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger very slight corrosion marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe across back axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bushes (2.7.4)
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bushes (2.7.4)
Both front swivel housing seals leaking slightly
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring seat (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Dim (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis legs (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Upper and lower (2.7.4)
Both front swivel housing seals leaking slightly
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring seat (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Dim (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis legs (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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T740 OAY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 T740 OAY, 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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T740 OAY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1999.
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