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145,357 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front door steps corroded
both front tractor joints slightly leaking
corrosion under body and chassis
oil leak from transfer boc and rear diff
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front tractor joints slightly leaking
corrosion both door steps
oil leak from transfer box and rear diff
surface corrosion under body and chassis
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
surface corrosion under body , body / doors ,exhaust , brakes , steering and suspension components
Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear oil leak from diff
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
all suspension coil springs are corroded
both front shock absorbers are corroded
nsr body area is corroded where is secures to the out rigger
rear crossmember is corroded
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
all suspension coil springs are corroded
both front shock absorbers are corroded
engine oil filter is weaping oil
front propshaft front universal joint has slight play
nsr body area is corroded where is secures to the out rigger
rear crossmember is corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsf and osf bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
brake servo unit is corroded
front metal power steering pipes are corroded
rear crossmember and tow bar fixing area corroded corroded
rear out riggers on the chassis (in front of the back wheels)are corrode
suspension springs are corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged bent at an angle slightly at the nsr brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all suspension coil springs are corroded
rear crossmember section corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
front and rear brake discs slightly worn
front registration plate damaged
handbrake lever near end of working travel
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
front and rear brake discs slightly worn
front registration plate damaged
handbrake lever near end of working travel
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F9 MUD is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 1998 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 110,057 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 MUD, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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F9 MUD is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1998.
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