MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,662 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
ENGINE OIL LEAK
FUEL FILTER HOUSING CORORDED
REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTY OBSCURED BY LADDER
SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING BOX DROP ARM BALLJOINT
SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING DAMPER BUSHS
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
ENGINE OIL LEAK
REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTY OBSCURED BY LADDER
SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING BOX DROP ARM BALLJOINT
SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING DAMPER BUSHS
N/S CENTRE CHASSIS STARTING TO CORRODE
N/S REAR CHASSIS CORRODED
SLIGHT BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST
SLIGHT LEAK TO CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT
SLIGHT PLAY TO DROP ARM BALLJOINT
SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING DAMPNER BUSHS
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
air bag warning lamp staying on
nail in tyre
spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T838 MHB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 T838 MHB, 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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T838 MHB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1999.
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