MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,058 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake performance unable to be tested due to chassi being excessively corroded and holed in various places (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed due to engine not being bolted in on the offside front (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak turbo has no inlet or out let pipe fitted (8.2.2.1 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength rear torsion bar mounts holed and excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Axle with an unsafe modification spring to axle mounting fix to axle have corroded away (5.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Axle with an unsafe modification spring to axle mounting fix to axle have corroded away (5.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired and rear holed and excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Engine mounting excessively loose has no fixing bolts (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear torsion bar mounts holed and excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering and rear holed and excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
hand brake has no tell tail
Front grill insecure
Rear corrosion in crossmember
corrosion in rear cross member
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bushes both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
drivers seat very poor condition
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear steel brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Panhard rod 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 Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
drivers seat very poor condition
drivers seat poor condition
front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full
l/h and r/h rear ,front axle tie rod 3 bolt bushes moderate movement
l/h and r/h seat belts poor condition
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS
drivers seat poor condition
front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full
l/h and r/h rear ,front axle tie rod 3 bolt bushes moderate movement
l/h and r/h seat belts poor condition
chassis rusty
rear out riggers corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight damage to front number plate
slight damage to offside wing mirror
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate damaged
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V447 HLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 V447 HLS, 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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V447 HLS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1999.
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