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Various corrosion to all suspension and chassis
Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Various corrosion to all suspension and chassis
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All Springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All Springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension.
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bumper support (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt mechanism slightly defective
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
front bumper corroded
rear chassis starting to corrode middle cross memeber
Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Vacuum servo/ brake master cylinder (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bumper support (6.2.2 (d) (i))
O/S/F Seat belt mechanism defective
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear chassis starting to corrode middle cross memeber
front bumper corroded
Front of bumper and chassis corroded
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear chassis corroded but not within prescribed area
Rear discs corroded
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front bump and Front of chassis starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front bump and Front of chassis starting to corrode
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BODY CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BULKHEAD OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)
OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AREA
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BULKHEAD OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)
Fuel system component leaking FILTER HOUSING (7.2.3)
Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BODY CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BULKHEAD OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)
OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AREA
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BULKHEAD OUT RIGGER (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)
Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AREA
OIL ON PARKING BRAKE SHOES - ONLY JUST PASSED
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FRONT CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
REAR OF CENTRE SILENCER NOT SUPPORTED
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded CHASSIS TO REAR AXLE FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)
VARIOUS BODY PANELS BADLY DENTED
OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE AREA
OIL ON PARKING BRAKE SHOES - ONLY JUST PASSED
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FRONT CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
REAR OF CENTRE SILENCER NOT SUPPORTED
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded CHASSIS TO REAR AXLE FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)
VARIOUS BODY PANELS BADLY DENTED
Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leaks from engine area
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil leaking and excessive play in front and rear transfer output shafts.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil / diesel leak from o/s rear of engine
tracking could be out,inside edges of both front tyres wearing
w/screen washers only just provide enough water
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
oil / diesel leak from o/s rear of engine
tracking could be out,inside edges of both front tyres wearing
w/screen washers only just provide enough water
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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V251 FAH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 V251 FAH, 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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V251 FAH is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1999.
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