MOT Status
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163,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush botom bushes (5.3.2 (c))
steering damper bush small play
engine covers fitted,unable to check some components
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.6.6)
Both front wipers slightly torn at ends
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
rear wiper poor condition
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear drag link end (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing near lower anchor point (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both front wipers slightly torn at ends
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
rear wiper poor condition
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Dust covers on some steering joints split and will require replacement for the next MOT.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Dust covers on some steering joints split and will require replacement for the next MOT.
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V557 HUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 V557 HUT, 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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V557 HUT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1999.
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