MOT Status
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90,024 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to limit inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
nearside front swivel housing leaking grease
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
steering box mounting bolt loose
Front number plate poorly positioned.
N/S Mirror cracked.
N/S/F and both rear coil springs corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leaks.
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front number plate poorly positioned.
N/S Mirror cracked.
N/S/F and both rear coil springs corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leaks.
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak(s)
Oil leak noted
Steering arm to box has relative movement
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak noted
Steering arm to box has relative movement
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
oil seapage o/s/r hub
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s/r tyre perished
small play in o/s/f trake rod end nut on steering arm to box
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s/r tyre perished
small play in o/s/f trake rod end nut on steering arm to box
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside mirror mounting loose
parts of chassis corroded
parts of chassis heavily painted
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V455 DBU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 V455 DBU, 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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V455 DBU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1999.
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