MOT Status
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218,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Excess travel on service brake
Nearside Front Floor pan corroded by body mount
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
advice front number plate mounted high
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Dip and main outer head lamps not working . (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached Drop arm loose to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Excess travel on service brake
Nearside Front Floor pan corroded by body mount
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
The mounted lamps fitted to centre has no measurable image
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
advice front number plate mounted high
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan above chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R, O/S/R (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underside heavy underseal and corroded
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R, O/S/R (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underside heavy underseal and corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Brake feel wooden
Nearside Front floor corroded above outrigger , hard to see due to outrigger being so close to area
Offside Side step corroded / holed
Vehicle struggled to pass emissions test
vehicle very corroded in places
Rear Towbar component excessively corroded chassis o/s & n/s (6.1.6 (a))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage modified such that the steering is adversely affected Play in steering idler / drop arm (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brakes feel wooden
Slight play in hub bearings
vehicle corroded
vehicle struggled to pass emissions test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
general corrosion under vehicle
oil leak front
zero emissions clear
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure loose (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by ladder (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
general corrosion under vehicle
oil leak front
zero emissions clear
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking leaking from top around reservoir but not sure if it is a pipe or bottle leaking but they are very wet in fluid and dripping under vehicle (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fuel system component leaking Filter unit (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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T950 RTL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.
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 T950 RTL, 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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T950 RTL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1999.
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