MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wiper mechanisim worn at wheelboxes
Nearside Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front ,rear and centre (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
different ply ratings on offside and nearside front tyres
exhaust deteriorated at rear joint
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering at lower suspension rear mounting point (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front ,rear and centre (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
different ply ratings on offside and nearside front tyres
exhaust deteriorated at rear joint
offside and nearside front wheelboxes worn
Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front and rear (3.5.1g)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and unevenly worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded offside and nearside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
free play at wiper blade spindles
Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front and rear (3.5.1g)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and unevenly worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end not split pinned (2.2.C.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded offside and nearside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
free play at wiper blade spindles
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front spheres pitted and leaking slightly
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside rear brake pad pins/calliper holes elongated.
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both front spheres pitted and leaking slightly
centre crossmember holed and corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside rear brake pad pins/calliper holes elongated.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both front spheres leaking slightly and pitted
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak at steering box
slight free play in both drag link ends
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both front spheres leaking slightly and pitted
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak at steering box
slight free play in both drag link ends
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyre treads worn unevenly
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside front sphere pitted and leaking oil.
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyre treads worn unevenly
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside front sphere pitted and leaking oil.
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both rear brake discs corroded and pitted.
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on chassis getting heavy and rear panel corroded at nearside rear.
offside and nearside chassis outriggers holed and corroded at mid section.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both rear brake discs corroded and pitted.
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion on chassis getting heavy and rear panel corroded at nearside rear.
offside and nearside chassis outriggers holed and corroded at mid section.
front prop shaft uj.worn to excess.
Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly and close to min limits
offside and nearside rear body mounting panel heavily and corroded but not affecting steering or brakes at this time.
small oil leak from steering box
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly and close to min limits
offside and nearside rear body mounting panel heavily and corroded but not affecting steering or brakes at this time.
small oil leak from steering box
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear chassis crossmember/body mounting (in front of rear wheels)has slight corrosion.
Recommend rear disc pad check.
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
offside and nearside body outriggers heavily corroded.
spare tyre on min limits.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
offside and nearside body outriggers corroded.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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V313 HES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 V313 HES, 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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V313 HES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1999.
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