MOT Status
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164,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Side light lens partially broken
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm triangle bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Close to gearbox/centre differential mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side and off side. Rear of front wheels (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Reverse light inoperative
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side and off side. Rear of front wheels (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Column U.J. slight play bulkhead to steering box (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Mainly down to universal joints in engine bay area (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Engine bay to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Mainly down to universal joints in engine bay area (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Out rigger front face area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Partially missing (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracking in tread pattern and going out of round on inner egde (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Off side rear tyre feathering and going out of round
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O.S.F. Mudflap mounting bracket corroded and slightly insecure.... Please renew/replace A.S.A.P.
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Steering damper bush excessively worn resulting in excess play.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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T790 BGD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 T790 BGD, 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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T790 BGD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 1999.
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