MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end 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))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box seam leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer swivel joint damp but not leaking on steering checks
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
brake pedal feels spongey
engine oil leak
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing lap strap missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play torsion bar bush (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Outer swivel joint damp but not leaking on steering checks
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
brake pedal feels spongey
engine oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
rear n/s bump stop missing
Propshaft component defective
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nail in o/s rear tyre
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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V280 FES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Orange 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 V280 FES, 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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What year was V280 FES registered?
V280 FES is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1999.
Is V280 FES safe to buy?
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