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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Swivel housing has slight leak but not excessive
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Swivel housing slight leak of oil
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Swivel housing slight leak
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Transfer box slight leak
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Swivel housing slight leak
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Transfer box slight leak
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front swivel has some seepage
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering locking device ineffective drag link to swan neck loose (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front swivel has some seepage
Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)
slight seepage from o/s front swivel housing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CF13 FSU is a 2013 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 2013 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 46,227 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CF13 FSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 13 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was CF13 FSU registered?
CF13 FSU is a 2013 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 July 2013.
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