MOT Status
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138,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross bar sections to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering damper shocker slight leak
Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering damper shocker slight leak
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
steering shocker starting to leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle centre ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
steering shocker starting to leak
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside 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))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres are showing signs of cracking
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
rear uj on the front prop is worn
both front tyres are showing signs of cracking
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y999 SPH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 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 Y999 SPH, 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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Y999 SPH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 2003.
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