R40MAX - LAND ROVER DEFENDER
MOT: ValidGB
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The Land Rover Defender, often simply referred to as the Defender, is an iconic British off-road vehicle renowned for its rugged durability and exceptional capability. Manufactured by Land Rover, a brand with a rich history dating back to 1948, the Defender has become a symbol of adventure and resilience. Introduced in 1983 and continuously evolved, the latest models feature advanced technology, robust chassis construction, and impressive off-road specifications. Its distinctive design, combined with modern enhancements, makes the Defender a versatile choice for both urban driving and challenging terrains. Known for its strong build quality and legendary performance, the Land Rover Defender remains a benchmark in the world of utility vehicles.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 29 MOT tests
This 1999 Land Rover Defender, registration R40MAX, is a black diesel vehicle with a 2,500cc engine. It was first registered in April 1999 and has a recorded mileage of 119,394 miles. The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 13 September 2024 and valid until 12 October 2025. Advisory notes include slight play in the nearside front track rod end ball joint and a non-excessive oil leak. The vehicle is taxed and ready for road use. No further mechanical issues are indicated from the MOT.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
29
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
10
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 13 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,394 mi
Expires: 12 October 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 21 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,284 mi
Expires: 12 October 2024
Passed - 13 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,644 mi
Expires: 12 October 2023
Passed - 22 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,616 mi
Expires: 21 November 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front hub seals slightly leaking
- Advisory Offside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated
Failed - 10 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,586 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside & Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front hub seals slightly leaking
- Advisory Offside Rear Trailing arm bush deteriorated
Passed - 12 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,102 mi
Expires: 15 November 2021
Passed - 14 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,574 mi
Expires: 15 November 2020
Passed - 16 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,411 mi
Expires: 15 November 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Failed - 02 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,411 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 08 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,896 mi
Expires: 07 July 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 08 June 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,807 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s & n/s cross members (6.1.B.2)
- Major Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s & n/s cross members (6.1.A.1)
- Major Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s & n/s main chassis (6.1.B.2)
- Major Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s & n/s shocker mountings (6.1.A.1)
- Major Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s & n/s cross members (2.4.A.3)
- Major Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s & n/s shocker mountings (2.4.A.3)
- Major Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s & n/s main chassis (6.6.6)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Engine cover fitted.
- Advisory Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)
Passed - 03 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,723 mi
Expires: 03 March 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Passed - 03 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,687 mi
Expires: 03 March 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Failed - 24 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,642 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed - 04 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,647 mi
Expires: 03 March 2015
Failed - 03 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,630 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Passed - 04 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,713 mi
Expires: 03 March 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 04 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,713 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 12 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,505 mi
Expires: 11 June 2013
Failed - 28 April 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 994,595 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 07 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,035 mi
Expires: 06 May 2012
Failed - 07 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,031 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Major Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Passed - 28 April 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,972 mi
Expires: 06 May 2011
Passed - 07 May 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,642 mi
Expires: 06 May 2010
Failed - 24 April 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,457 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Major Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Major Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Major Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Major Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Major Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- Major Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Passed - 31 March 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,289 mi
Expires: 19 April 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Advisory Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Passed - 20 April 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,373 mi
Expires: 19 April 2008
Passed - 20 March 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,328 mi
Expires: 23 March 2007
Failed - 13 March 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,323 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for R40MAX?
The MOT expires on 12 October 2025.
What is the tax status of R40MAX?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 November 2025.
What are the specifications of R40MAX?
This is a 1999 LAND ROVER DEFENDER in Black. It runs on Diesel with a 2500cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of R40MAX?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.