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exhaust rubbing against body in need of adjustment
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
all chassis covered in heavy underseal
all welding repairs covered in heavy under seal
n/s out rigger body mount corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Tie bar mounting are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Plate on shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Chassis repair NOT seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine oil leaks
Headlight pattern only just visible
Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Insecure bolt in arch mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged NO cover on the buckle (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Outrigger / body mounting corroded and holed
Offside Front body mounting plate corroded and splitting
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Propshaft rear joint worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear diff cover heavy corrosion
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on body outriger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on body outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened on a arm mounting crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Middle chassis inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Arm Ball joint on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Front arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Near side front swivel joint leaking.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exccesive corrosion above fuel tank.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Near side front swivel joint leaking.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exccesive corrosion above fuel tank.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
N/S/F brake disc worn.
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
osf and nsf steel brake pipes rusty
various parts of underside rusty
advanced corrosion on bulk head above servomount
ns door mirrior cracked
steering box damp
various steel brake pipes rusty
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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V208 DBB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 V208 DBB, 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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V208 DBB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1999.
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