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Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner doors o/s n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working all lamps, front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside 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 rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
surface corrosion to chassis and cab mountings
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers stop where ever (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (centre of chassis) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (centre of chassis) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear bump stop
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Steering column shaft deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear bump stop
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
clutch pedel rubber missing
near side tractor joint leaking slightly not onto brakes though
top steering column univaersal joint has slight play
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake fluid near min
clutch pedel rubber missing
near side tractor joint leaking slightly not onto brakes though
top steering column univaersal joint has slight play
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
clutch pedal anti slip pad missing
nearside step frame tubing corroded & crumbling
offside rear chassis rebound stop missing
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside 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)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
clutch pedal anti slip pad missing
nearside step frame tubing corroded & crumbling
offside rear chassis rebound stop missing
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f track rod end has play
Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leak on fillter housing
rust on o/s center out riger
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leak on fillter housing
rust on o/s center out riger
drop sides not fitted at time of test. † †no mud shields fitted at rear.
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
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T899 STT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 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 T899 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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T899 STT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1999.
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