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Offside Front very slight play in king pin
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s fronts (5.3.2 (c))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s upper rears (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both o/s n/s front chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s fronts (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s n/s rear uppers (5.3.2 (c))
o/s front swivel leaking slightly
surface rusting to underside of vehicle
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both o/s n/s rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both o/s n/s rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (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
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush fronts (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
surface rusting to both rear chassis rails
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar front chassis mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached retighten bolts (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and rears (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose refit (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose retighten (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and rears (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Towbar 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
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached panard rod bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens cracked showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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V35 OOA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 V35 OOA, 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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V35 OOA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1999.
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