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some play in steering drop arm joint, and near side front track rod end
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside 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))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mid off side chassis rail area rusted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
off side and near side rear chassis rail areas rusted through
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of near side mid chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
off side and near side rear chassis rail areas rusted through
Front Coil spring corroded Front Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower ball joint swivel has a light misting of oil coming from it
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both rear bulbs (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower ball joint swivel has a light misting of oil coming from it
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
some underside surface rust
Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
some underside surface rust
some underside rust on chassi and coil springs
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
some underside rust on chassi and coil springs
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)
oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Off side rear passenger lower door hinge pin broken.
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
advise centre body mount starting to corrod
front wipers not parking
middle rear seat lower cushion insecure
rear prop shaft has play in sliding joint
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
advise centre body mount starting to corrod
front wipers not parking
middle rear seat lower cushion insecure
rear prop shaft has play in sliding joint
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight play in o/s/f tie bar mounting bush
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T980 TCD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 T980 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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T980 TCD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1999.
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