MOT Status
ValidMileage
241,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working off and near side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box weeping
Slight play on both front steering arm end joints
Steering box weeping
Both front chassis outriggers corroded but not excessive
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to silencer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
advise slight pitting n/s/f and o/s/f inner brake discs
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
advise slight pitting n/s/f and o/s/f inner brake discs
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
advise slight corrosion n/s/r body mounting
advise slight corrosion o/s/r body mounting
advise slight oil leak n/s/f and o/s/f axle spheres
advise slight play front prop-shaft ujs
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
advise pitting n/s/r and o/s/r inner brake discs
advise slight corrosion n/s/r body mounting
advise slight corrosion o/s/r body mounting
advise slight oil leak n/s/f and o/s/f axle spheres
advise slight play front prop-shaft ujs
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
steering damper shockabsorber ancor bush slightly worn
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V703 KWR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 V703 KWR, 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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V703 KWR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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