MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded and insecure (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play at rear of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 x bushes "hockey stick" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension turret top excess corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play at rear of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 x "hockey stick" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension turret top excess corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached rubber bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight mist on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear axle bump stops missing
side steps very rusty
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
slight play in frontwheel bearings
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust corroded
slight play in all wheel bearings
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust corroded
slight play in all wheel bearings
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both front swivel housings leaking
fuel filter damp
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both front swivel housings leaking
fuel filter damp
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Play in steering damper bushes
Rear door corroded but secure
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Play in steering damper bushes
Rear door corroded but secure
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
seepage from power steering
slight play in drop arm ball joint
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V718 SWT 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 59.1%.
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 V718 SWT, 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 SWT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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