MOT Status
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109,104 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
front suspension arms bushes perished and split
slight leak from front swivels
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
front suspension arms bushes perished and split
nearside headlamp slightly loose
slight leak from front swivels
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front hub seals leaking badly
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment clamp loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front hub seals leaking badly
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
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))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
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))
both central outriggers corroded but not considerd very structraul
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in UJ (2.2.A.1a)
steering box slight leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in UJ (2.2.A.1a)
steering box slight leak
Chassis is showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe is rusty.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Chassis is showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe is rusty.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
drop arm steering joint rubber gaiter deteriating
slight seepage from steering box
Oil leak
steering box drop-arm joint gaiter deteriating
Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both front shock absorber turrents are corroded
both front tires are running close to radius arms when on full lock
clicking noise from both rear wheel areas when wheel rotated, drive members?
front windscreen wiper rubbers are worn
headlamp and wiper switches are a bit floppy on top of steering collumn
nearside rear brake effort is a bit low
rear cross-member sounds soft in spots
steering "growls" when going lock to lock
steering box output seal area looks damp
steering cowling is loose on collumn
strongly advise, area around fuel regulator is wet with oil?
strongly advise, play in steering box drop arm ball joint--drop arm appears to have been "grounded"
swivel seals are leaking on both sides, both swivel balls are pitted badly
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
both front swivel balls are badly pitted
both front swivel seals are wet with grease
fuel regulator area is damp?
nearside front seat belt buckle is in poor condition
nearside front seat belt webbing is marked
offside front seat belt webbing is marked
smoke emmissions are high but passed
steering "growls" when going lock to lock
steering box output shaft seal looks wet with oil
strongly advise, play in steering box drop arm ball joint
area around fuel regulator area is very damp??
both front outer seat belt webbings are marked
both front tires are running very close to radius arms when on full lock
both sides front swivel joint seals are leaking. nearside front inner wheel is covered in grease, swivel balls are badly pitted. front brake imbalance is very high, nearside front brake pads possibly contaminated.
engine oil found on minimum for MOT test
front windscreen wiper linkage is worn
fuel cap difficult to unlock
play in steering box drop arm ball joint
rear cross member and chassis are showing corrosion
Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
area around fuel regulator area is very damp??
both front outer seat belt webbings are marked
both front tires are running very close to radius arms when on full lock
both sides front swivel joint seals are leaking. nearside front inner wheel is covered in grease, swivel balls are badly pitted. front brake imbalance is very high, nearside front brake pads possibly contaminated.
engine oil found on minimum for MOT test
front windscreen wiper linkage is worn
fuel cap difficult to unlock
play in steering box drop arm ball joint
rear cross member and chassis are showing corrosion
area around steering box output shaft appears damp, seal looks perished
both front swivel joints are weeping
both front tire inner sidewalls are running close to radius arms on full lock
front windscreen wipers poor clearance, play in both front wiper wheel boxes
slight play in front steering damper bushes
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
area around steering box output shaft appears damp, seal looks perished
both front swivel joints are weeping
both front tire inner sidewalls are running close to radius arms on full lock
front windscreen wipers poor clearance, play in both front wiper wheel boxes
slight play in front steering damper bushes
Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front screen wiper spindles worn
nearside front seat belt webbing marked
steering feels slightly tight in spots, slight play in steering box
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wiper spindles worn
nearside front seat belt webbing marked
steering feels slightly tight in spots, slight play in steering box
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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W299 SSX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 SSX, 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 SSX is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 2000.
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