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176,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember at axel 'A' frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both chassis outrigger corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside seat belt lock , cover missing.
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both have a broken plastic clip. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear both suspension bump stops missing.
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed oil level low , not showing on dip stick. (8.2.2.2 (e))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. leak developed under pressure during examination. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both chassis outrigger corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside seat belt lock , cover missing.
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both have a broken plastic clip. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear both suspension bump stops missing.
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear universal joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Seat belt slightly damaged both belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both, lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outrigger under front floors (body mountings) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front seat belt lock, cover missing.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides have broken plastic clips (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear suspension bump stops missing
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR and OSR chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR and OSR chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint 'A' bar joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR and OSR chassis (6.6.6)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Forward bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint 'A' bar joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR and OSR chassis (6.6.6)
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear and offside rear chassis (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross-member (6.6.6)
Windscreen washers weak
Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)
advise bonnet stiff to open
advise both front tractor joint seals slightly weeping
advise slight play both front wheel bearings
advise stone chip to window
advise rear springs corroded
advise stone chips to windscreen
Indicator switch sensitive on right click
N/S/F & O/S/F Tractor joints have seals worn/ Weaping
Slight play in O/S/F & N/S/F wheel bearings
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
play in steering.
slight dampness around n/s/f swivel joint.
underside of vehicle covered in dirt.
play in steering.
slight dampness around n/s/f swivel joint.
underside of vehicle covered in dirt.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake effort low @ 51%
o/s wiper blade split
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V245 FOS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 V245 FOS, 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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V245 FOS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1999.
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