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Nearside Coolant leak Water pump area ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S - Footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm - Axle end - Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S - Footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake backplates missing
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced 2 central and 4 across rear cross member corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking Engine. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced 4 x not secured too chassis. (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure Cut out switch in cab. (4.11 (a) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Pipe rubbing on spring on full lock n/s/f & o/s/f. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Outer Case Missing (5.2.4a)
Oil Around General Underside of Vehicle
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Outer Case Missing (5.2.4a)
Oil Around General Underside of Vehicle
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at steering box (2.3.3b)
chassis in poor condition, especially at rear end from trailing arms backwards, will need attention by next year
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front body mount corroded but no seriously weakend
Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe along chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear flange joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front body mount corroded but no seriously weakend
Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Wipers do not self park.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Wipers do not self park.
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake and clutch pedal rubbers
checking of rear brakes
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
park lever needs slight adjustment,front propshaft uj worn out and slight roughness nearside front wheel bearing
both rear shock bushes are worn ,,,rear prop bolts loose ,,,steering damper bush worn
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear shock bushes are worn ,,,rear prop bolts loose ,,,steering damper bush worn
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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V102 FFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 V102 FFO, 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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V102 FFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 1999.
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