MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,967 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Slight oil leak from engine, gearbox and front axle
Underside slightly corroded in places
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight oil leaks from Engine, Gearbox, Steering box and Front hub seals.
Offside front axle sphere worn and pitted.
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Underside of vehicle corroded in places but not to excess
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Play in front propshaft U.J
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Underside corroded in palces
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Clean & grease brake pipes
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Play in front propshaft U.J
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Underside corroded in palces
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front swivel housings leaking slightly
play in front propshaft rear joint
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front swivel housings leaking slightly
clean and greesed brake pipes
play in front propshaft rear joint
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
osf swixle housing leaking
slight play in osf steering damper mount
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
steering damper has play in bushes.
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Propshaft component defective
slight leak offside steering swivel ball
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V409 EHH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 V409 EHH, 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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V409 EHH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1999.
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