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67,209 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective drag link end adjuster loose (2.1.3 (d))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 side and rear of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member, seat belt anchorage area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main supply (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear arch stay bracket corroded
various areas underside of vehicle corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear arch stay bracket corroded
various areas underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear cross member rusty
steering damper bush worn
Front both sides shock absorber turrets rusty
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
chassis rusty
steering damper bushes deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight play front propshaft rear joint
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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V298 HAA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 V298 HAA, 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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V298 HAA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1999.
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