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125,440 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside / offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached Idler arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear & n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure pitman arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
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 provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted upper retaining pin missing! (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split on end (3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play BALL JOINT FITTED TOO STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTRIGGER (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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T974 JJX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 T974 JJX, 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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T974 JJX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1999.
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