MOT Status
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148,022 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded nearside and offside outriggers corroded nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear rigid brake pipe. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides at multiple locations. (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn A frame to axle ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Appears to be coming from bleed nipple. (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Track control arm anchor point on chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear rigid brake pipe. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front hubs leaking oil
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front hubs leaking oil
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play trackrod end (2.2.B.1f)
NSF hub seal leaking
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering column lower bearing has slight play
Steering damper offside bush worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering column lower bearing has slight play
Steering damper offside bush worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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V104 FFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 V104 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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V104 FFO is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 1999.
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