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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear out rigger corroded
Offside both offside outriggers corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear out rigger corroded
Offside both offside outriggers corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most axle mounting bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear most crossmember slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded main centre pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid on both sides (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively on both sides of vehicle (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rear bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle stabiliser arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Chassis slightly corroded
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main center (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Tractor joint has excessive movement (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle stabiliser arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Chassis slightly corroded
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main center (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both rear wheel bearings have slight play
Nearside Front Side mirror damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle stabiliser ball joint dust cover deteriorated
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm - LT 235/85 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box has slight seepage of fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides / near axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear differential support ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
radiator coolant hoses are contaminated with engine oil / swollen
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Excessive play in end bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm - LT 235/85 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box has slight seepage of fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides / near axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear differential support ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
radiator coolant hoses are contaminated with engine oil / swollen
Nearside Front Outer tractor joint damp
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer tractor joint damp
Offside Front axle panard rod bush has play
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake servo area has residue
Nearside Front Outer tractor joint damp
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer tractor joint damp
Offside Front axle panard rod bush has play
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake servo area has residue
Nearside Front 'tractor' joint leaking
Offside Front 'tractor' joint leaking. ** Grease/oil almost reaching brakes **
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated + significant play (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed fouling diff casing on FULL right hand lock (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Poss down to reduced 'sweep' (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Front 'tractor' joint leaking
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front 'tractor' joint leaking. ** Grease/oil almost reaching brakes **
Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING HAS SIGNIFICANT PLAY IN IT AND NOISY WHEN ROTATED
Offside Front TRACKTOR JOINT LEAKING
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement HOCKEY STICK BOTH FRONT BUSHS (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement HOCKEY STICK BOTH FRONT BUSHS (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING HAS SIGNIFICANT PLAY IN IT AND NOISY WHEN ROTATED
Offside Front TRACKTOR JOINT LEAKING
Engine oil level on/closer to minimum
Expansion hose clip incorrectly located
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
SIGNIFICANT deterioration & movement in both front 'Hockey-Stick' arms
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Engine oil level on/closer to minimum
Expansion hose clip incorrectly located
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
SIGNIFICANT deterioration & movement in both front 'Hockey-Stick' arms
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Both front and nearside wheel bearings have play in them
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine oil level very low
O/S dipped headlight beam image poor
Oil leaks
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Significant play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Wipers not parking automatically
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake fluid getting low
Engine oil level very low
Handbrake warning lamp lit
O/S dipped headlight beam image poor
Oil leaks
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Significant play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Wipers not parking automatically
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
osf hub leaking
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
osf hub leaking
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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V755 EJU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 V755 EJU, 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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V755 EJU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1999.
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