MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,057 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
both swivel balls leaking oil
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Standard fitment seat belt missing
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Standard fitment seat belt missing
coolant is low
Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
travel park brake close to limit
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
travel park brake close to limit
Wiper blade starting to perish
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Wiper blade starting to perish
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V227 FDT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 V227 FDT, 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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V227 FDT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1999.
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