MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,428 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front brakes had 48 % imbalance prior to locking
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front to rear splitter (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front brakes had 48 % imbalance prior to locking
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front to rear splitter (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear corrosion between leafs of spring
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear corrosion between leafs of spring
Nearside Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear corrosion between leafs of spring
Offside Rear corrosion between leafs of spring
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front brake pipes covered with grease.
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
corrosion built up between leafs of all road springs.
rear reflectors, positioned at top of vehicle.
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
corrosion built up between leafs of all road springs.
rear reflectors, positioned at top of vehicle.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front seatbelt frayed
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside front seatbelt frayed
oil leak
rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
oil leaks
some travel at foot brake
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front hub damp but no apparant leaks at time of test and brake efficient.
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Parking brake only just passed brake test.
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
obstruction from o/s doorstep.
some perish cracks in o/s/r tyre wall.
tow bracket of flimsy construction.
obstruction from o/s doorstep.
some perish cracks in o/s/r tyre wall.
tow bracket of flimsy construction.
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UUY 499Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 1982 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 59,884 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 UUY 499Y, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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UUY 499Y is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1982.
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