MOT Status
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138,274 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre to rear exhaust joint corroed
under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Fluid leak, but not excessive pas steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted edge of bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of axle track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front hub metal pipes and to front flex hoses corrosion starting (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish marks starting all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 inner (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 outer (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear shock absorbers weak
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 inner (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 outer (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear shock absorbers weak
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inners (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front short caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive t/box o,ring (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre rear exhaust joint heavily corroded
drop arm ball joint rubber boot small split
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inners (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front short caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive t/box o,ring (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre rear exhaust joint heavily corroded
drop arm ball joint rubber boot small split
Engine very wet with oil
Heavy surface corrosion to o/s front metal brake pipe to flex hose
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Some heavy surface corrosion to rear X member
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member center (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member center (6.1.B.2)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear propshaft joint has play in the bearings
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
hand brake would benefit adjustment
nsf tracta housing weeping oil
Slight play in front steering drop arm ball joint.
Slight play in off side rear wheel bearing.
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Slight play in front steering drop arm ball joint.
Slight play in off side rear wheel bearing.
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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V225 KOL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.
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 V225 KOL, 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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V225 KOL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1999.
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