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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
play in steering components
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg, 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near fuel filter (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
play in steering components
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive ns and os hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front ns and os hub seals slight leak
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting ns and os marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ns and os marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
Front hub seals slight leak nsf and osf
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front outriggers holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anywhere within 12" (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis -UPPER (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis LOWER (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides of rear subframe and mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
extensive fluctuation from front brakes
front and rear brake pads wearing low
offside front chassis leg corroded but structually solid
seat belt corrosion reapairs difficult to assess due to seam sealer and underseal applied
slight oil leak from steering box
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded by seat belt mounting (5.2.6)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded by seat belt mounting (5.2.6)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
extensive fluctuation from front brakes
front and rear brake pads wearing low
offside front chassis leg corroded but structually solid
slight oil leak from steering box
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f turrett holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f suspension turrett corroded (2.4.A.3)
1 of 2 bulbs out on number plate
chassis recently fully undersealed
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
1 of 2 bulbs out on number plate
chassis recently fully undersealed
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front brake application slightly uneven. A further inspection is advised.
nearside front brake has a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front brake application slightly uneven. A further inspection is advised.
nearside front brake has a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.
Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside and nearside front drag link end gaiters split and missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside and nearside front drag link end gaiters split and missing
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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FSU 357 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 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 FSU 357, 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 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FSU 357 is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2000.
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