MOT Status
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196,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner corroded and pitted faces [solid] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Obligatory mirror slightly loose both mirror units (3.3 (b) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ns front joint on link rod from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner corroded and pitted faces [solid] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Obligatory mirror slightly loose both mirror units (3.3 (b) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi, osf and nsf and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive g/box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf trailing arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi, osf and nsf and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive g/box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf trailing arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
unable to test trailer socket as access covered
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underside and outer side (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer before and after holed (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in schutz (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear ns body support bracket corroded/holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pedal excessive travel
Offside Rear rear shock slight misting of oil
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
All tyres 12 years old
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
chassis and under body cover in waxoyl
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
chassis and under body cover in waxoyl
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered waxoyl (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body and chassis covered with waxoyl
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre has a deep cut on the outer shoulder almost to cords.
service brake only just makes efficiency.
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
service brake only just makes efficiency.
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W299 OAL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 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 W299 OAL, 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 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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W299 OAL is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2000.
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