MOT Status
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179,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front footwell heavily corroded
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Axle A Frame Ball Joint, Slight Play
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front footwell heavily corroded
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Axle A Frame Ball Joint, Slight Play
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Oil leak ()
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion chassie (6.1.B.2)
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Central Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering middle chassie badly coroded (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassie badly coroded (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak ()
Central Front Oil leak engine ()
Central Rear Oil leak rear diff ()
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front swivel housing seal retaining ring rotten
Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured lens cracked (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure filler neck (7.2.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Central Front Oil leak engine ()
Central Rear Oil leak rear diff ()
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front swivel housing seal retaining ring rotten
Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured lens cracked (1.2.1e)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside front axle bump stop missing....
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
steering dampner bush has play
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rubber bush on steering damper slight play
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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T939 NCA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 T939 NCA, 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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T939 NCA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1999.
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