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122,668 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONTS LOWER BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers insecurely attached CHASSIS AT O/S REAR (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONTS LOWER BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) DROP ARM DRAG LINK WORN (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play STEERING BOX DROP ARM DRAG LINK (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded CROSS (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Prop shaft badly damaged universal joint worn (6.1.7 (e))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired CROSS MEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
All tyres 2-3 mm
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
All tyres 2-3 mm
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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T85 BWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.
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 T85 BWW, 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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T85 BWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 1999.
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