MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front out rigger corroded
Rear chassis corroded
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front out rigger corroded
Rear chassis corroded
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
slight play in steering joints
Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking from swivel housing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all (2.7.4)
Rear differential cover damaged
corrosion forming on underside /components
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened all (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
body crossmembers corroded/weak
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened all (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
body crossmembers corroded/weak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both rear suspension bump stops missing
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both rear suspension bump stops missing
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear bump stops missing
structure corroding in places
suspension bushes deteriorating
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear bump stops missing
structure corroding in places
suspension bushes deteriorating
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front hub seals leaking
play in front hub swivel joints
underside of vehicle dirty and corroded
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front hub seals leaking
play in front hub swivel joints
underside of vehicle dirty and corroded
brake pipes corroded
chassis corroded
front hub sills leaking
oil leak
rear diff oily
slight play in front wheel bearings
underside of vehicle dirty and corroded
Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front metal brake pipes close to suspension on lock
front number plate damaged
grease around front hubs
nearside front tyre/road wheel damaged
smell of fuel no sign of leak
steering damper bushes worn
underside of vehicle corroded/dirty
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front number plate damaged
grease around front hubs
rear cross member corroded and holed
smell of fuel no sign of leak
underside of vehicle dirty and corroded
exhaust blow
nearside wiper split
offside rear tyre close to limit
play in steering damper bush
rear metal brake pipes corroded
slight play in nearside front hub
unable to open offside rear door
gearbox oil leak
oil around front hubs
oil leak
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear shock absorbers damp
rear tyres close to limit
stone chip front screen
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
oil around front hubs
oil leak
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear shock absorbers damp
rear tyres close to limit
stone chip front screen
freeplay in steering wheel
gearbox oil leak
both front hub seals leaking
freeplay at steering wheel
front axle forward mounting bushes worn
play in both front hubs
play in steering joints
slight oil leak
slight play in rear wheel bearings
c/l 510361
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
c/l 510361
Damage to windshield swept area
Surface rust /corrosion to rear steel brake pipes
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T979 LPV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 T979 LPV, 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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T979 LPV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 1999.
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