MOT Status
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113,790 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch nearside and offside front and rear ()
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play "V" stay ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play "V" stay ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Steering locking device ineffective Front drag link (2.1.3 (d))
Rear Towbar attachment defective Bolts missing 2 of (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
chassis slightly corroded
n/s/f suspension turret is slightly corroded
slight play in steering system
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all 4 x brake disc rusty
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all 4 x brake disc rusty
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Propshaft component defective
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L9 FMX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 L9 FMX, 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 L9 FMX registered?
L9 FMX is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1999.
Is L9 FMX safe to buy?
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