MOT Status
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Fluid leak, but not excessive both front swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play swivel (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
bulk head showing signs of corrosion
Fluid leak, but not excessive both front swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play swivel (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
bulk head showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper 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 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cental (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine oil leak.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake fluid level low
Brake pedal slightly worn
Front brake discs slightly warped
Offside front rear steering arm ball joint gaiter pereshed
Various oil leaks
Various small chips in windscreen
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V315 MCR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 V315 MCR, 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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V315 MCR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1999.
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