MOT Status
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159,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo corroded. (1.1.3 (e))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Oil leaking from hub seal also. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Oil leaking onto rear brakes. (1.1.13 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo corroded. (1.1.3 (e))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Servo unit corroded . (1.1.3 (e))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joints are damp with oil . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Axle swivel joints have light misting of oil.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front swivel joints leaking oil
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigga (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigga (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front swivel joints leaking oil
Offside Front Swivel joint has light misting of oil.
Rear Seats stowed belts not tested in rear.
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leaking when engine is running. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Swivel joint has light misting of oil.
Rear Seats stowed belts not tested in rear.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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V309 FCW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 V309 FCW, 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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V309 FCW is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 1999.
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