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Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
reverse light not working
steering damper bush slight play
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
reverse light not working
steering damper bush slight play
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front slight play in axle swival housing
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt First ball joint from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front slight play in axle swival housing
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Engine oil leak
Front differential leaking oil
Gearbox transfer box leaking oil
Rear differential leaking oil
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Engine oil leak
Front differential leaking oil
Gearbox transfer box leaking oil
Rear differential leaking oil
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint from power steering pump (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Steering locking device insecure steering dampener loose (2.2.C.1g)
Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose lower cup (2.4.C.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose lower cup (2.4.C.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose lower cup (2.4.C.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pad(s) insecure nearside front & offside front (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) insecure nearside rear & offside rear (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Central Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bolts missing (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bots loose (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bolts loose (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Lower gearbox bolts missing
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front & rear differentials leaking oil
vehicle dangerous to drive
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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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V549 GRE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 V549 GRE, 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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V549 GRE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1999.
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