MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,584 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake performance not tested Vehicle unsafe to carry out decelerometer (1.2.1 (g))
Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on the gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Hub seal (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Prop shaft likely to become detached for the PTO for the winch (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front tow bar projecting out of front bumper
covered in mudd underneath
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH on metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis ends (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis ends (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)
extensive repairs carried to vehiclke structure
n/s/r tyre sidewall kerb damage
under body and chassis heavily under sealed
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs excessivly worn and front pads low
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
power take off universal joint excessively worn
all brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
all brake pads getting low
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V301 FGG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 V301 FGG, 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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V301 FGG is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1999.
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