MOT Status
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167,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside 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))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside 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))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside seat belt bucklle missing
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both rear chassis show signs of corrosion
Steering box leaking
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Both rear chassis show signs of corrosion
Steering box leaking
Rear chassis shows signs of corrosion
Steering box leaking
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (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 chassis shows signs of corrosion
Steering box leaking
Both front axle hub seals slightly leaking
Front propshaft uj joint is worn
Steering damper bush worn recommend replacement
Steering wheel not aligned
Wiper blades need attention
slight oil leak from steering box
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front axle hub seals slightly leaking
Front propshaft uj joint is worn
Steering damper bush worn recommend replacement
Steering wheel not aligned
Wiper blades need attention
slight oil leak from steering box
Both front axle hub seals slightly leaking
Font propshaft uj
Front propshaft uj joint is worn
Steering damper damaged but serviceable bush worn recommend replacement (2.2.C.1d)
slight oil leak from steering box
wiper linkage is worn and operation is slow recommend attention
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both front axle hub seals slightly leaking
Font propshaft uj
Front propshaft uj joint is worn
Steering damper damaged but serviceable bush worn recommend replacement (2.2.C.1d)
slight oil leak from steering box
wiper linkage is worn and operation is slow recommend attention
Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle support bushes- both broken (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing drivers holed (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Front propshaft uj worn.
Front wipers linkage worn and operation slow, recommend attention.
Nearside Front axle hub seal leaking recommend attention
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm from box gaitor adrift (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front axle hub seal leaking recommend attention
Offside Steering damper damaged but serviceable bush worn, recommend attention. (2.2.C.1d)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Engine oil leaks
N/S/R suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Engine oil leaks
N/S/R suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
O/S/F seatbelt stalk cover missing
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear tyres cracking on inner side wall but not to ply or cord
nearside front tyre cracking on inner side wall but not to ply or cord
offside rear wheel bearing has slight play
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
handbrake requires adjustment
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T951 SCB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.
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 T951 SCB, 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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T951 SCB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 1999.
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