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GBV653LDN

LAND ROVER DEFENDER

1999 · BLUE · DIESEL · 82,693 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT: Not valid● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 22 tests · 17 passed · 5 failed

PASS6 October 2023
82,693 mi
PASS17 October 2022
81,320 mi
PASS18 October 2021
79,997 mi
  • ADVISORYoil seepage near transmission area
PASS21 October 2020
79,053 mi
PASS20 April 2018
78,728 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
PASS27 April 2017
78,437 mi
PASS1 April 2016
77,419 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
FAIL24 March 2016
77,419 mi
  • FAILOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
PASS1 April 2015
75,967 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
PASS14 April 2014
75,459 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
FAIL11 April 2014
75,457 mi
  • FAILCentre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • FAILFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
PASS12 April 2013
74,590 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASS20 April 2012
74,134 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
FAIL13 April 2012
74,134 mi
  • FAILVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  • FAILOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • USER ENTEREDRear footstep insecure
PASS13 April 2011
73,305 mi
PASS8 April 2010
71,378 mi
PASS1 April 2009
67,754 mi
  • USER ENTEREDNon obligatory mirror damaged
PASS27 March 2008
60,987 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASS28 March 2007
53,674 mi
FAIL26 March 2007
53,654 mi
PASS7 April 2006
45,614 mi
FAIL7 April 2006
45,614 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LAND ROVER
Model
DEFENDER
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
2,500 cc
Year
1999
First registered
1999-09
Tax due
2024-03-22
MOT expiry
2024-10-20
Recorded mileage
82,693 mi

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