MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,191 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front steering arm marked with chalk (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in chalk (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked in chalk (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Marked in chalk (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
OIL LEAKS. front seat belts in poor condition
VEHICLE DIRTY
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front outer passenger seat removed
near and offside front and rear brake discs in poor condition
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
near and offside front and rear brake discs in poor condition
gearbox oil leak
movement to nearside front track rof end
rear pads worn low
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
center front seat and seat belt removed
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
slight play in a frame balljoint
slight play in nearside front top swivel
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight play in a frame balljoint
slight play in nearside front top swivel
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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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V877 ELB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 V877 ELB, 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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V877 ELB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1999.
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