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Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible pipe to brake valve (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
N/O side front swivil oil seal leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
N/O side front swivil oil seal leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
FRONT HUB SEALS SLIGHT LEAK
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
FRONT HUB SEALS SLIGHT LEAK
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside rear chassis starting to corroded
rear diff seal weeping
slight play in steering joints
weep in steering box
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
steering box seal has slight weep
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Wipers slightly deteriorated
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F7 LUR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 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 F7 LUR, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was F7 LUR registered?
F7 LUR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1999.
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