MOT Status
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205,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body all undersealed
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front wheel excessive tight to turn when in rasied postion
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
side lights and stop lights affect operation of ignition switch.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
side lights and stop lights affect operation of ignition switch.
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
condition of clutch pedal rubber .
condition of front wipers (operation) .
engine covers fitted .
temporary fuel cap fitted .
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
condition of clutch pedal rubber .
condition of nearside front wiper operation .
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
corrosion at front to rear brake pipe
corrosion at rear axle brake pipes
nail at nearside front tyre
offside front tyre wearing low
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
wipers not switching of correctly
wipers not switching of correctly
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside spotlamp not working
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
handbrake has more than normal travel
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V457 EYD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 V457 EYD, 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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V457 EYD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 1999.
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