MOT Status
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140,469 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm Webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front steering damper bush slightly worn
fuel regulator has slight leak
reverse light not working
steering box has slight leak
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front steering damper bush slightly worn
fuel regulator has slight leak
reverse light not working
steering box has slight leak
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Body mounting corroded
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering damper bush slight play
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear body mountain crodded
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play shokcer bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
steering damper bush is worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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V408 ABE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 V408 ABE, 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 V408 ABE registered?
V408 ABE is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is V408 ABE safe to buy?
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