MOT Status
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142,234 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Dip switch loose in operation
Nearside Bulkhead outrigger corroded
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Swivel seal leaking
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis ( steering box mounting ) (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis ( spanner arm rear mounting ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Dip switch loose in operation
Nearside Bulkhead outrigger corroded
Offside Bulkhead out rigger corroded
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Swivel seal leaking
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reverse light not working
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spanner arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Bracket corroded, moving with steering (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spanner arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front OS front swivel hub leaking
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Both front (bulkhead) outriggers corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member and chassis (6.6.6)
Both front outriggers corroded
Fuel tank cradle corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre tread depth 2.6mms --OK
Offside Rear brake disc deteriorating -- not excessive
o/s/front body support outrigger deteriorated -- not yet excessive [below drivers feet]
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 5.38 --- limmit 3.0 (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front tyre tread depth 2.6mms --OK
Offside Rear brake disc deteriorating -- not excessive
Propshaft universal joint worn front prop close to collapse --- dangerous
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
o/s/front body support outrigger deteriorated -- not yet excessive [below drivers feet]
heavy rust at n/s/front shock absorber top mounting
o/s/rear brake effort lagging behind n/s/rear
rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing / insecure
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside front tyre bald on inner edge
rear chassis member starting to corrode around tow bar mountings
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside front tyre bald on inner edge
rear chassis member starting to corrode around tow bar mountings
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V49 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 V49 KWW, 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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V49 KWW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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