MOT Status
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146,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Axle swivel joints leaking grease
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Side steps in very poor condition (Corroded)- Advise removal
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides- Trailing arm bushes- Chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower 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 underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Side steps in very poor condition (Corroded)- Advise removal
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides- Trailing arm bushes- Chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front 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))
Vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front differential pinion seal leaking
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the outer edge
Offside Steering swivel seal leaking
Rear Rear discs slightly corroded
Transfer box oil leak
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Steering swivel seal leaking
Rear Rear discs slightly corroded
Transfer box oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front differential pinion seal leaking
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the outer edge
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
N/s/r shocker lower mounting point,cup missing
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear body support cross beam excessively corroded and holed
All rear seats folded away at the time of MOT
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A'frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
All rear seats folded away at the time of MOT
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight leak from o/s front swivel hub
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Very slight leak from steering box
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight leak from o/s front swivel hub
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Very slight leak from steering box
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W999 ARB is a 2003 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 78.6%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 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 W999 ARB, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was W999 ARB registered?
W999 ARB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is W999 ARB safe to buy?
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