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GBS635JSB

LAND ROVER DEFENDER

1999 · BLUE · DIESEL · 190,520 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-10-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-29● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 29 tests · 20 passed · 9 failed

PASS29 September 2026
190,520 mi
PASS29 September 2025
185,018 mi
PASS27 September 2024
177,138 mi
PASS29 September 2023
170,058 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS26 September 2022
163,481 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
PASS30 September 2021
155,208 mi
PASS8 July 2020
145,526 mi
PASS19 July 2019
136,971 mi
PASS24 July 2018
130,470 mi
PASS11 February 2017
126,333 mi
FAIL11 February 2017
126,333 mi
PASS18 January 2016
120,591 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak
PASS18 February 2015
113,962 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • USER ENTEREDchassis corroded
  • USER ENTEREDsteering damper bush worn
FAIL9 February 2015
113,941 mi
  • FAILPower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
  • FAILBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • FAILRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  • FAILSteering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • USER ENTEREDchassis corroded
  • USER ENTEREDsteering damper bush worn
PASS26 February 2013
100,965 mi
PASS6 February 2012
94,116 mi
FAIL6 February 2012
94,114 mi
  • FAILRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • FAILNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  • FAILNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • FAILOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • FAILOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYSteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • ADVISORYBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  • USER ENTEREDProp-shaft universal joint worn
FAIL1 February 2011
87,167 mi
  • PRSNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • PRSOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • PRSBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  • USER ENTEREDhandbrake
  • USER ENTEREDboth rear brake discs woren
PASS1 February 2011
87,167 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  • USER ENTEREDhandbrake
  • USER ENTEREDboth rear brake discs woren
PASS2 February 2010
79,724 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL1 February 2010
79,723 mi
FAIL27 January 2009
71,719 mi
  • PRSNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • PRSNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • PRSOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • PRSOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • PRSNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • PRSOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • PRSNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
PASS27 January 2009
71,719 mi
PASS19 December 2007
62,716 mi
FAIL13 December 2007
62,710 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
  • USER ENTEREDbrake pipes coated in grease
FAIL13 December 2006
57,329 mi
  • PRSNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PASS13 December 2006
57,329 mi
PASS7 December 2005
52,147 mi
FAIL7 December 2005
52,147 mi
  • PRSOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • PRSExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LAND ROVER
Model
DEFENDER
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
2,500 cc
Year
1999
First registered
1999-01
Tax due
2027-10-01
MOT expiry
2027-09-29
Recorded mileage
190,520 mi

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