MOT Status
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164,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box to damper (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine limit of 3.0 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels ()
coil spring corroded All four springs (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended sides inop (1.9.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels ()
coil spring corroded All four springs (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion whole chassis (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion whole chassis (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
All wheel bearings have slight play
Gear box leaking oil
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
O/s/f outer hub seal leaking
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
steeing damper bushes worn
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
steeing damper bushes worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T89 AWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 T89 AWW, 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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T89 AWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1999.
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