MOT Status
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94,653 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
indicator stalk worn
Central Exhaust system insecure mounting adrift (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated hub oil leak on to brakes (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within 30cm of offside front suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front play in top and bottom swivel pins
indicator stalk worn
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear cross member corroded
slight surface rust on metal brake pipes
Chassis corroded near off side rear body mounting
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Chassis corroded near off side rear body mounting
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear tyre perished
Wiper blade near side split at end
Front prop shaft rear u/j worn out
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Reverse lamps not working
Intierior mirror cracked
Shocker turret slightly corroded off side front
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Intierior mirror cracked
Shocker turret slightly corroded off side front
Rear universal joint on rear propshaft worn out
Interior mirror cracked
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Interior mirror cracked
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Front Upper registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V465 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 V465 MEC, 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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V465 MEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1999.
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