MOT Status
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171,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both offside tyres low on tread on their inner edges.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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T898 STT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 T898 STT, 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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What year was T898 STT registered?
T898 STT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1999.
Is T898 STT safe to buy?
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