MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
247,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Steering component deformed but serviceable steering damper lower bush deteriorated (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded from front to rear - not excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlamps aiming too low - adjustment screws missing or not operational (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Front Steering component deformed but serviceable steering damper lower bush deteriorated (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded from front to rear - not excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrion (1.1.11 (c))
Both front wipers starting to smear
EML on dash
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leaks
Vehicle has Corrosion front to back underneath
Both front wipers starting to smear
EML on dash
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leaks
Vehicle has Corrosion front to back underneath
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise off side reflector lose.
advise play in lower steering shaft uj.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise off side reflector lose.
advise play in lower steering shaft uj.
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
ADVISE both front wipers starting to spilt.
ADVISE slight oil leak from steering box.
ADVISE slight play in steering column ujs.
ADVISE steering damper bush worn .
Advise offside rear wheel bearing noisey.
Advise steering damper bush has slight wear/movement.
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
ADVISE both front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISE off side front tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V577 OKJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 V577 OKJ, 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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V577 OKJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1999.
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