MOT Status
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exhaust leaking
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
exhaust missing rear
long brake pedal travel
brake pedal soft and low
off side front swivel bearings worn
rear exhaust missing
both side swivel bearings worn and play
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Steering arm modification unsafe steering box drop arm loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))
both side swivel bearings worn and play
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Intermediate drop arm insecure box drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
long teavel in brake pedal
play in top steering shaft uj
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front bull bar (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
long teavel in brake pedal
play in top steering shaft uj
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in flex pipes (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal stoft
chassis corroded
play in near side front track rod
bulkhead corroded
play in off side rear wheel beraing
play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V420 NRH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 V420 NRH, 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 V420 NRH registered?
V420 NRH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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