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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front chrome ball seal leaking
slight leak from front diff seal
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
slight leak from front diff seal
Offside Front chrome ball seal leaking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward bushes (2.4.G.2)
clutch pedal rubberworn
o\s dim dip light much dimmer than n\s
seals on upper steering coupling perished
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward bushes (2.4.G.2)
Steering retaining device insecure steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1g)
clutch pedal rubberworn
o\s dim dip light much dimmer than n\s
seals on upper steering coupling perished
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassie (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind x member (6.1.B.2)
Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting behind rear x member both sides (6.6.6)
Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting behind x member both sides (6.6.6)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm joint slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm joint slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
front axle diff pinion seal leaking
offside front swivel housing, slight leak
slight leak from transfer box area, possable input seal ?
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front axle diff pinion seal leaking
offside front swivel housing, slight leak
slight leak from transfer box area, possable input seal ?
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Lower Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
steering damper offside bush play
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
drivers seat belt webbing damage near limits and †buckle covers missing †
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T929 SDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 T929 SDV, 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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T929 SDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1999.
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