MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,590 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front prop u j two box worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frot trailing arm axle mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame ball joint has slight play rear upper a frame joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front axle swivel hub seals slight leak
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm to axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front axle swivel hub seals slight leak
Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm to axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Center to rear exhaust flange and bolts badly corroded
Front hub swivel seals slight leak
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside front chassis outrigger corroded and holed
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and crossmember areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and crossmember areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis area (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside front chassis outrigger corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outtrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt two gaiters (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs wearing thin
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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V428 GYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 V428 GYA, 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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V428 GYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1999.
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