MOT Status
ValidMileage
153,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Fuel system component leaking by filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front swivel has play
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel drop arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))
both swivels leaking
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spanner arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Power steering component leaking from steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member front also underneath . (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system do not drive (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front shock absorbers weak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside front hub seal leaking
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T781 EFM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 T781 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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T781 EFM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is T781 EFM safe to buy?
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