MOT Status
ValidMileage
125,476 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front both hub seals slight leak
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front both hub seals slight leak
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front hub seals leaking slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front hub seals leaking slightly
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal still very slightly spongy
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
towbar wiring socket insecure
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
towbar wiring socket insecure
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
brake pedal travel could be improved
foot brake performance only just made minimum requirment
steering box damp
steering rod bent
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
brake pedal travel could be improved
foot brake performance only just made minimum requirment
steering box damp
steering rod bent
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V276 FFT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 V276 FFT, 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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V276 FFT is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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