MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,673 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear gearbox mounting sheared
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Rear prop shaft UJ badly worn
Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Unable to check both rear and main brake pipes due to excess under seal
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Unable to check both rear and main brake pipes due to excess under seal
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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T852 LOF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 T852 LOF, 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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T852 LOF is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 1999.
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