MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
284,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Surface Rust on chassis rails and all springs. All rear suspension bushes perished
surface rusting on chassis rails and all springs all rear suspension bushes perished
Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative bulb (4.5.3 (a))
surface rusting on chassis rails and all springs all rear suspension bushes perished
Brake pipe excessively corroded both o/s n/s front pipes going to brake flex (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both o/s n/s front pipes on front brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced water in lens (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate missing not fitted in windscreen (0.1 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both o/s n/s rear chassis rails by anti roll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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
Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front slight seepage hub oil seals
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front drivers seat base in poor condition
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
under seal on chassis / x members
Offside Front Lower steering idler on drop arm from steering box .ball joint got slight play in it.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipes on nearside and offside rear signs of surface rust (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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V297 MOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 V297 MOH, 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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V297 MOH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 December 1999.
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