MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,943 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
General corrosion
General corrosion to exhaust system
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear windscreen damaged
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear window is cracked
Stone chip in windscreen outside the swept area
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General condition of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear window is cracked
Stone chip in windscreen outside the swept area
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General condition of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
offside front & both rear tyres perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded damper (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger to chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
offside front & both rear tyres perished on outer walls
offside rear tyre low @ 3mm
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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V317 MCR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 V317 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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V317 MCR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1999.
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