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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded . (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant leak
Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe both front and rear connections leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant leak
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Obligatory mirror missing Interior (3.3 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear (5.3.2 (c))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
General corrosion all over underside of vehicle.
Nearside Rear Bump stop broken.
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
General corrosion all over underside of vehicle.
Nearside Rear Bump stop broken.
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Engine Oil Leak
Front steering dampener pivot bush / bearing play
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe at calipa (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across Axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe at calipa (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across Axle (3.6.B.2c)
Gearbox / Transfer Box Has Major Leak Of Oil. Leaking On Too Exhaust
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main Brake Pipe From Front Too Rear Axle Flexi Hose (3.6.B.2c)
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint Front Prop Shaft Has Excessive Movement In Rear U/J (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Engine Oil Leak
Front steering dampener pivot bush / bearing play
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe at calipa (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across Axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe at calipa (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across Axle (3.6.B.2c)
Gearbox / Transfer Box Has Major Leak Of Oil. Leaking On Too Exhaust
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front propshaft had been removed prior to being presented for test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Metal brake pipes at rear axle have been cleaned and greased making true assessment dificult.
Front propshaft had been removed prior to being presented for test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Metal brake pipes at rear axle have been cleaned and greased making true assessment dificult.
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Small amount of play at steering arm joint at steering box.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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V545 JAE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 V545 JAE, 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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V545 JAE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1999.
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