MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, transmission and front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
slight oil leak on engine, gearbox, transfer box and both front swivel hub seals
slight play in rear wheel bearings
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns centre body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os centre fuel tank/ body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
front brake pads low
oil leak engine/gearbox and transfer box
slight leak on both front swivel hub seals
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
brake pipes have protective coatings
oil leak
Steering box insecure steering box tie rod loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))
brake pipes have protective coatings
oil leak
both front tyres wearing on edges
brake pipes have protecrive coatings
slight oil leak
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osr tyre out osf shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os front (3.4 (b) (ii))
both front tyres wearing on edges
brake pipes have protecrive coatings
slight oil leak
oil leak on engine and gearbox
rear brake discs worn
nsf swivel hub sear slight leak
both rear shock absorber upper bushes worn
both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
slight leak on power steering pipe joints
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front swivel hub sear slight leak
Oil leak engine and gearbox ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted (3.5.1i)
n/s/f swivel hub seal slight leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
multiple oil leaks
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
multiple oil leaks
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
gearbox/transfer box slight oil leaks
n/s and o/s/f trailing arm bushes slight wear
n/s/f swivel hub slight oil leak
o/s/f mudflap loose
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
slight oil leaks from engine/transfer box and front swivel hubs
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
slight oil leaks from engine/transfer box and front swivel hubs
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre seat belt receiver full of dirt.
Front number plate damaged but not likely to be missread.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Centre seat belt receiver full of dirt.
Front number plate damaged but not likely to be missread.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front number plate has slight damage.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front number plate has slight damage.
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel filler hose missing a clip.
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Fuel filler hose missing a clip.
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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T990 LNT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 T990 LNT, 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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T990 LNT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1999.
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