MOT Status
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Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
rear exhaust box chained in place
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose fixings loose to parking brake drum (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail propshaft both joints (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front ij (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front ij (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Vehicle returned back to correct testing class (IV)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both front prop shaft UJ's worn
steering damper mounting bush slight play
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both front prop shaft UJ's worn
steering damper mounting bush slight play
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
both rear inner tyre side walls heavily perished
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
both rear inner tyre side walls heavily perished
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
nearside rear tyre side walls heavily perished
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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T775 EFM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 T775 EFM, 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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T775 EFM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.
Is T775 EFM safe to buy?
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