MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (c))
exhaust emissions too clean for measurement
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play all locking nuts are loose on draglinks also (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (c))
exhaust emissions too clean for measurement
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front suspension turrets corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front drive shaft cv joint seal perished
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing broken (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front drive shaft cv joint seal perished
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive centre diff and rear diffs leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front drive shaft cv joint seal perished
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing broken (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front drive shaft cv joint seal perished
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive centre diff and rear diffs leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
offside wiper blade split but does clear screen
Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
offside wiper blade split but does clear screen
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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V718 HKY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V718 HKY, 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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V718 HKY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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