MOT Status
ValidMileage
329,337 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
steering box weeping oil
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember strengthening plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember strengthening plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))
engine cover fitted
Nearside Front wheel bearing some play
engine cover fitted
Nearside Front wheel bearing some play
engine cover fitted
Nearside Front wheel bearing some play
engine cover fitted
some corrosion in rear crossmember
corrosion on rear cross panel in towbar prescribed area
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight wear to all brake discs
deterioration of front number plate
rear centre(non-onligatory) stop light not working
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
site dirt on underside of vehicle
slight damage to front number plate
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight damage to front number plate
slight play in the steering drop arm ball joint
wiper blades splitting at ends
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)
slight play steering drag link
wiper blades starting to split
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
slight oil leak nearside front lower swivel hub
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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V742 NWR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 V742 NWR, 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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What year was V742 NWR registered?
V742 NWR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 1999.
Is V742 NWR safe to buy?
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