MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,980 miAbove average mileage for this year
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all wheel tyre seating proud on arch
engine oil elak
n/s and o/s front diff joint leak
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
all wheel tyre seating proud on arch
engine oil elak
n/s and o/s front diff joint leak
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
oil leak
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
oil leak
Front Headlamp aim too low nsf (1.8)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
oil leak
coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both rear damper lower bushes (2.7.4)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF damper mounting turrett (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF outrigger/radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion to NSR chassis - towbar not fitted
coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)
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, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play in rear "A" frame balljoint
surface corrosion to chassis
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear tyre perishing and worn low, early replacement recommended
slight play in rear "A" frame balljoint
surface corrosion to chassis
wear/play in nearside wiper spindle
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre chassis x member rusty
front seat belts in poor condition
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre chassis x member rusty
front seat belts in poor condition
poor n/s wiper sweep
slite play in A frame ball joint
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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V170 GFS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 V170 GFS, 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 V170 GFS registered?
V170 GFS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1999.
Is V170 GFS safe to buy?
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