MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,798 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front axle (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Chassis slightly corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
various brake pipes slightly corroded
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/r brake disc badly corroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V649 DNJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 V649 DNJ, 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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V649 DNJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1999.
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