MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,264 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
All metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak Rear axle ()
oil leak on engine
oil leak on gear box
oil leak on rear diff
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.2.C.1c)
oil leak on engine
oil leak on gear box
oil leak on rear diff
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chassis & underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.
front & rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.
n/s/f outer track rod end slightly worn not to x/s at time of test.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear centre seat not present at time of test.
Underside in need of underseal/waxoil as a result of standing.
front diff oil seal leaking at time of test.
n/s/f & o/s/f tyres slightly lumpy tread and on 1.6mm limit on inside edge at time of test.
slight engine oil leak at time of test.
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads worn low
fuel filter & filter housing damp with fuel
rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner edge
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V196 PKM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V196 PKM, 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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V196 PKM is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1999.
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