MOT Status
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111,849 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drop arm ball joint play
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside windscreen chipped
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush frontmost (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside windscreen chipped
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
coolant level low
play in steering box
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
coolant level low
play in steering box
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coolant level low
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and close to limit
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coolant level low
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and close to limit
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
slight damage o/s/f bumper
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T977 TCD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 T977 TCD, 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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What year was T977 TCD registered?
T977 TCD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1999.
Is T977 TCD safe to buy?
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