MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside front seatbelt slightly damaged.
Slight dampness to steering box.
Diesel smell from engine.
Front number plate in poor condition.
Nearside front seatbelt slightly damaged.
Offside front seatbelt clasp casing missing.
Rear wiper blade split.
Slight dampness to steering box.
Slight movement in nearside front tracke rod end.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
all tyres perishing
both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding (at rear by flexi hose joint)
both sides front metal brake pipe closely positioned to lower spring seat (found on lock to lock check)
both sides front tyre valves perishing
both sides rear metal brake pipes corroding
engine oil leaks
nearside rear tyre has a small cut in tread
nearside track rod end grease boot split
nearside washer requires attention
oil around both front hubs
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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T798 BSL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 T798 BSL, 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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T798 BSL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1999.
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