MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,899 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie rod suspension mount outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie rod suspension mount (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
engine covers fitted
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near tie rod suspension mount, behind wheel under door/wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension spring top (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Close to tow bar mount point (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring top (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust brackets broken, temporary repair has been made on the rear bracket
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
off side rear inner cross member slight corrosion.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre perishing
Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V826 GRJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 V826 GRJ, 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 V826 GRJ registered?
V826 GRJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1999.
Is V826 GRJ safe to buy?
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