MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,343 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working all not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
corrosion to brake discs
corrosion to brake pipes
corrosion to front and rear chassis
o/s/r shock absorber slight misting
slight damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
corrosion to brake discs
corrosion to brake pipes
corrosion to chassis
o/s/r shock absorber slight misting
o/s/r tyre sidewall
slight corrosion to chassis
slight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes
slight damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall
slight misting to o/s/r shock absorber
both headlight inner reflector corroded
slight corrosion to chassis
slight damage o/s/r tyre sidewall
slight misting/leak from o/s/r shock absorber
Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended stalk (7.1.2 (d))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front panel within 30 cm of steering damper (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both headlight inner reflector corroded
slight corrosion to chassis
slight damage o/s/r tyre sidewall
slight misting/leak from o/s/r shock absorber
both wipers 50% worn
slight corrosion to chassis
slight corrosion to o/s headlight
slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall
slight oil mist from o/s/r shock absorber
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged (no cords visible)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged (no cords visible)
oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
oil leak
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid o/s front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
n/s rear torsion bar bush split
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
as slight leak at both swivel ball joints
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
as slight leak at both swivel ball joints
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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V995 ABD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 V995 ABD, 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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V995 ABD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1999.
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