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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering damper bushes
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering damper bushes
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
steering damper bush
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
steering damper bush
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering damper bush worn
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering damper bush worn
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened CONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened CONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened CONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened CONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At join/flange (7.1.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At join/flange (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR FLEXIE (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Fuel system component leaking FILTER (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering damper bush
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering damper bush
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Horn intermittant
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tow bar electrical socket has slight corrosion
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both front propshaft universal joints worn
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Horn intermittant
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tow bar electrical socket has slight corrosion
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear anti rollbar links lock nut split pins missing
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear anti rollbar links lock nut split pins missing
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
coolant resivior empty
oil leak at front around power steering box
play in both front bottom swivels , both front swivel seals leaking . both diffs leaking
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
coolant resivior empty
oil leak at front around power steering box
play in both front bottom swivels , both front swivel seals leaking . both diffs leaking
Oil leak
steering damper bush worn to excess
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
steering damper bush worn to excess
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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T992 VAM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 T992 VAM, 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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T992 VAM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 1999.
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