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125,264 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman arm as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper 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 as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut and unevenly worn across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering slightly noise (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle/chassis corroded (underbody) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust flanges weak
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes/brake hose ferrules greased. (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs/rear cross member corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal entire vehicle underbody heavily undersealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes/brake hose ferrules greased. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit.Also cracked and perished but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs/rear cross member corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal entire vehicle underbody heavily undersealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear tyre treads getting low
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre treads getting down
Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear 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)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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T771 EJO 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 82.6%.
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 T771 EJO, 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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T771 EJO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1999.
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