MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,967 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
wiring fowling all pedals
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
wiring fowling all pedals
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and also covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel tank cradle very corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm = bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wiring fowling all pedals inc brake pedal
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Half shaft seal (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and also covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel tank cradle very corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm = bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wiring fowling all pedals inc brake pedal
Oil leak, but not excessive leak from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel tank mount corroded and has holes
swivel housing seals leaking
Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sides the outriggers have rotted away (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam failed during test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam failed during test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive leak from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel tank mount corroded and has holes
swivel housing seals leaking
Both headlamp aim beam patterns poor.
Both rear jacking points corroded to excess.
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak quite substantial. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Wire loom insecure with sharp electrical connectors showing between brake and clutch pedals. (4.11 (a) (ii))
Fuel hose damaged Fuel hose damage by fouling steering shaft/coupling. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint to front of axle grease cover split and perished. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover split and perished (to rear of front axle). (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire Fuel hose insecure and fouling steering shaft/coupling. (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both headlamp aim beam patterns poor.
Both rear jacking points corroded to excess.
Corrosion to nearside and offside chassis rails.
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak quite substantial. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box oil weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers parked in field of view (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer 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 Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (3.5 (a))
areas of underside of vehicle covered in sealant including steering/brake and suspension components.
heavy oil leak[s] only just acceptable when inspected.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake fluid low so topped up but no leaks aparant,keep an eye on fluid level
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)
Offside Track rod end loose not locked (2.2.B.1d)
Centre Rear Upper Play in Rear axle 'A' frame ball joint
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower clutch flexy fouling
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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V112 GDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 V112 GDV, 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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V112 GDV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1999.
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