MOT Status
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144,216 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Hub seal slight leak
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm dust cover worn
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid lower cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Hub seal slight leak
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm dust cover worn
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))
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))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing rear drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside of bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Steering damper bush worn
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front cross member (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear suspension springs heavily corroded
n/s/r brake pipe section (at axle) corroded
o/s/r brake pipe section (at axle) corroded
o/s/r chassis ( at fuel tank ) heavily corroded & weakened
steering damper - bush worn & play detected
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear suspension springs heavily corroded
n/s/r brake pipe section (at axle) corroded
o/s/r brake pipe section (at axle) corroded
o/s/r chassis ( at fuel tank ) heavily corroded & weakened
steering damper - bush worn & play detected
Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear suspension springs heavily corroded
n/s/r brake pipe section (at axle) corroded
o/s/r brake pipe section (at axle) corroded
o/s/r chassis ( at fuel tank ) heavily corroded & weakened
steering damper - bush worn & play detected
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F9 ABE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 F9 ABE, 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 F9 ABE registered?
F9 ABE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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