MOT Status
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226,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/75x16 AT (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "A" frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/75x16 AT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/75x16 AT (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
rear cross member , chassis starting to corrode and has been repaired and undersealed
some wear in wipers
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake travel long
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Has had welded repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
oil leaks
seat belts in poor condition
front hub seals weeping
front too rear brake pipe corroded
offside mirror cracked
oil leaks
seat belts damaged
steering box weeping
front tyres getting low on tread
front to rear brake pipe corroded(advise renewing)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front hub seals leaking
front to rear brake pipe corroded(advise renewing)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front hub seals leaking
front too rear brake pipes rusty
both front hub seals leaking
front too rear brake pipes rusty
corrosion in brake pipes to front hoses
exhaust blow at exit of centre box
front hub seals leaking
handbrake release button close to dash?
play in nearside front hub
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion in brake pipes to front hoses
exhaust blow at exit of centre box
front hub seals leaking
handbrake release button close to dash?
play in nearside front hub
grease at offside front hub
handbrake travel near the limit
wipers smeary,advise renewing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
grease at offside front hub
handbrake travel near the limit
wipers smeary,advise renewing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V401 EJT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 V401 EJT, 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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What year was V401 EJT registered?
V401 EJT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is V401 EJT safe to buy?
The MOT history for V401 EJT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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