Near side brake light out

Hi,

I have an odd problem with my 2005 Freelander sport TD4 whereby the near side brake light is not working. The high level and off side lights work fine.

I tried the obvious and changed the bulb which didn't solve it. I put a meter across the contacts with the brake pedel depressed and got no reading.

I have a witter tow bar fitted and when plugged in, all trailer brake lights work fine.

The indicator in the cluster works fine too.

I did a continuity test across the connector and got a beep. Not being an auto electrician, i'm not sure if this is right or not.

My MOT is due at the end of the month so I really need to get to the bottom of this. Any suggests, advice or help your guys can offer would be great!!!

Thanks, Ian.

Are you sure the contact in the bulb holder is not dirty/broken.Mine broke in the rear and brake light.The first one I fixed with folded tinfoil ,the second one I fixed with a cut down spring c.5mm outside diameter,had to cut the plastic at the base of the bulb holder to bend up what was left of the contact.
If you've tried a metre on it,I'm sure you will have checked the condition of the contacts.
Please let us know how you get it fixed.