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69,821 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Underside of vehicle , chassis and suspension components totally covered in underseal !
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Underside of vehicle , chassis and suspension components totally covered in underseal !
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Fuel pipes slightly corroded.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Central Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded In front of rear wheel. (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Towbar retaining device missing x2 bolts missing. (6.6.3a)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Fuel pipes slightly corroded.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
surface corrosion to both rear and nearside front tyres
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
milometer readout not displaying milage
o/s/f brake disc is heavily scored
steering box drop arm ball joint gaitor insecure
steering damper o/s bush very worn
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T79 RGH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 T79 RGH, 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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T79 RGH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1999.
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