MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,757 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 (5.2.3 (f))
previous corrosion failure repairs under sealed on the underside of the vehicle, unable to see condition of brake pipes.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened alongside outrigger (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount below shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened along side out rigger (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering shock absorber strut eroded away (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering shock absorber mount eroded away (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Bottom swivel pin has slight play
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Both rear tyres slightly distorted
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear tyres slightly distorted
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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W728 TUJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 W728 TUJ, 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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W728 TUJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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