MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed and corroded at side of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight oil leak offside front hub
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front exhaust pipe rubbing hard against aluminium engine sump(wearing badly)
offside front hub seal leaking
offside rear chassis slight breakage and corrosion and breakage
service brake efficiency low at both rear wheels
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front swivel housing oil seal slightly leaking
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front swivel housing oil seal slightly leaking
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Centre Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r inner sidewall scuffed
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r inner sidewall scuffed
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T81 ORP 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 76%.
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 T81 ORP, 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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T81 ORP is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.
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