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MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDERs year 1999

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mot history
Pass percent:68.70%
(The average a petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDER year 1999 passes without issue)
Based on:1,051 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment57
Brake pipe excessively corroded38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively29
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|24
Registration plate lamp issues18
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|15
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|15
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|15
Registration plate issues14
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))11
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))5
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||4
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|4
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Horn not working (7.7 (a))3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))3
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))3
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard |7.1.3|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated |7.8 |c| |ii||2
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))2
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% |1.3.2c|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front 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))2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||2
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits |8.2.1.2 |a||2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis has hole caused by corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Emissions not tested too high (8.2.1.2 (d))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Steering system fouling Track rod arm fouling diff on full lock (2.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right hand side (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right hand side (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges front wheel arch (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to os catalytic converter |6.1.B.2|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm |2.2.C.1c|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))1
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Passengers seat insecure 3rd row (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Passengers seat insecure 3rd row (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.2c|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Fuel tank leaking middle tank wet with petrol |6.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush front |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush front |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Front Service brake juddering severely |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near steering damper (2.1.2 (e) (i))1
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Battery box (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated See yellow marker (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced See yellow marker (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced See yellow marker (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury mounting corroded (6.2.8 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier vehicle floor/ battery tray excessively corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn pan arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure arm loose |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold missing two studs (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Central Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% |1.3.2c|1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe |7.1.2|1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working WHEN BRAKES ARE OPERATED. |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen KICK UP ON OFFSIDE | LHD HEADLIGHT FITTED| |4.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Emissions not tested Tick over too high |7.3.A.1|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Under load |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Stop lamp|s| not working High Level. |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped across rear axle case ,clip missing |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Does not properly secure in the fore position (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Headlamp not working on main beam Both |1.7.5a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Both sides |7.1.3|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Emissions not tested due to cats not being fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger / chassis plate behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail / rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail / rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Centre Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe missing |7.1.2|1
Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame |2.4.G.2|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm |2.2.B.1f|1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported On steering |1.9.2a|1
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both rear |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Steering damper damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases also insecure |7.1.2|1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Inner Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged touching lower spring seat on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.3 |a||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link at steering box |2.2.C.1c|1
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Inner Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges |4.11 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively damaged fouling axle on lock |1.1.11 |c||1
Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level brake light |1.2.1b|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached |8.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |4.1.3 |b||1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle |2.2.D.2a|1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket |13 pin| not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicator |1.9.4|1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative |4.5.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength "A"frame cross member roll frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt main axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chassis bush 3 bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chassis bush 3 bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat belt chassis outriggers support bars |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger support bar |5.2.6|1
Power steering component|s| leaking steering box leaking |2.3.3b|1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filler neck |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment |2.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar front rear bushes |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at a/bar mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both top bushes n/s & o/side |2.7.4|1
Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis |6.6.6|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/side & o/side rear crossing chassis |6.6.6|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch inoperative |4.5.3 |a| |ii||1
Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached |4.5.1 |c| |ii||1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded In front of rear wheel. |5.2.6|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Central Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Towbar retaining device missing x2 bolts missing. |6.6.3a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member both sides |6.6.6|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play |5.1.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens broken |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure |1.9.3a|1
Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on chassis in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Central Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.2.3 |c||1
Offside Stop lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |4.3.3 |b||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play on steering arm |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Stop lamp(s) not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front 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||1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1

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