MOT Status
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171,760 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear seat belts not tested.
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
slight play in nearside front swivel hub lower bearing
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (rear) track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
slight play in nearside front swivel hub lower bearing
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both rear seat have been modified fixings
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both rear seat have been modified fixings
engine covers fitted
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis cross member (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body round chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis cross member (5.2.6)
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (2.4.G.2)
Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced rusty (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed middle row outer (5.2.2b)
Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
chassis rusty
oil leak
oil leak from engine and gearbox
rear a frame balljoint gaitor torn
Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
oil leak from engine and gearbox
rear a frame balljoint gaitor torn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
chips
slight play in hubs
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
aux belt worn
chips in screen
n/s/f seat belt fluffing
slight pla in rear hubs
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V72 KVY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 V72 KVY, 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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V72 KVY is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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