MOT Status
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Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Over tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Loose (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Over tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Loose (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
vehicle too high to jack up
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle too high to jack up
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front steering universal joint slightly leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
chassis slightly corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front steering universal joint slightly leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
chassis slightly corroded
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Chassis corroded slightly
Covers fitted
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body cover fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
chassis corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall
Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed worn (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Rear TWO REAR TYRES PERISHED
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres perished tread area
minor oil leak front and rear diffs
minor oil leak n/s and o/s swivel hubs
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall
Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed worn (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres perished tread area
minor oil leak front and rear diffs
minor oil leak n/s and o/s swivel hubs
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
n/s/f swivel hub minor leak of oil
o/s/f swivel hub has a minor leak of oil
steering damper bush worn
Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
n/s/f swivel hub minor leak of oil
o/s/f swivel hub has a minor leak of oil
steering damper bush worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all four tyres perrishing
font seat belt webbings cut
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all four tyres perrishing
font seat belt webbings cut
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
heavy oil leaks from front axle
slight play in front track rod ends
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
heavy oil leaks from front axle
slight play in front track rod ends
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front seat belts have shut in doors
centre brake light not working
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front seat belts marked
front number plate cracked
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front seat belts marked
front number plate cracked
Front number plate cracked .
Front windscreen chipped .
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front no plate water ingress
rear no plate water ingress
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V981 GAN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 V981 GAN, 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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V981 GAN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 1999.
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