MOT Status
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80,657 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front swivel housing slightly leaking
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box slightly leaking.
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
steering damper bush worn
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg x2 (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Front swivel housing slightly leaking
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box slightly leaking.
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
steering damper bush worn
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered wax oil (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc face front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front shock absorber turret mounting welded
Nearside Front swivel housing slight play
slight play in steering damper bush
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure securing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
slight play in steering damper bush
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle n/s and o/s fouling suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached turret mounting bolts broken / tack welded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play
slight play in all axle tie bar bushes
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
play in rear prop joint
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V387 FRN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 V387 FRN, 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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V387 FRN is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 1999.
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