MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Central Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead to tunnel both sides corroded , offside is holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Service brake pedal is spongy and has considerable travel , brake servo operation is sluggish when stationary
Front Sound deadening material not fully secure underbonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front wiper blades do not give full travel / sweep
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle hub seal is leaking oil near to brake disc and onto inner of tyre (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside steering damper eyelet bush has play
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Towbar removed
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded in places , undersealed in places too not allowing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play both in engine bay area (2.2.2 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front wiper blades do not give full travel / sweep
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole and leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area on chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front hub seal is leaking oil near to brake disc and down inner sidewall of tyre
Offside Front steering damper eyelet bush has play
Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Service brake pedal is spongy and has considerable travel , brake servo operation is sluggish when stationary
Transmission tunnel to bulkhead both sides badly corroded and offside holed
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and holed by anti rollbar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front wiper blades do not give full travel / sweep
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole and leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting area on chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front hub seal is leaking oil near to brake disc and down inner sidewall of tyre
Offside Front steering damper eyelet bush has play
Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Service brake pedal is spongy and has considerable travel , brake servo operation is sluggish when stationary
Transmission tunnel to bulkhead both sides badly corroded and offside holed
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front hub seal leaking oil close to brake disc
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% recorded , limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed by towing eye (2.4.A.3)
Front both front shock absorber towers corroded by mountings
Nearside Front Anderson jack lead close to coil spring
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front hub seal leaking oil close to disc
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Anderson jack plug lead close to suspension
Nearside Front seat belt clasp cover missing
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis by towing eye (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front hub seal leaking oil close to brake disc
wiper linkage/spindles worn , washer jet deteriorated
Both front hubs damp with oil
Both front wipers travelling over a slightly reduced area
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
evidence of fuel leak at rear filter area
heavy coolant leak at engine(requires attention)
oil leak at rear diff
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
evidence of fuel leak at rear filter area
heavy coolant leak at engine(requires attention)
oil leak at rear diff
oil leak at rear diff
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leak at rear diff
rear prop shaft bolts on drum loose
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
brake drum insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
handbrake travel
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y995 TNS is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 2001 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 94,644 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 Y995 TNS, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Y995 TNS is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 2001.
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