MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,207 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front hub seal leaking
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts on exhaust over gearbox (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety hub (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front stub axle weeps fluid
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember on nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both rear bump stops missing
BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING
Offside Front hub sphere starting to leak
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING
Offside Front hub sphere starting to leak
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes, coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre chassis out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/sand n/s chassis members in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
engine cover fitted limiting view
o/s/f tyre, worn slighty on inner edge
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes, coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre chassis out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/sand n/s chassis members in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
air intake hose insecure
engine cover fitted limiting view
o/s ans n/s rear foot brake performances slightly low
o/s/f tyre, worn slighty on inner edge
suspect possibe fuel leak, around engine,, recommend check
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front brake caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded recommend replace (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis/ cross member (6.1.A.1)
o/s/f brake binding slightly
rear foot brake performances slightly low,, recommend check
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s baulkhead (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis, out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension turret, by shock absorber mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis, out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front brake caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret, by shock absorber mounting point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded recommend replace (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis, cross member (6.1.A.1)
o/s/f brake binding slightly
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going to front hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
offside rear wheel corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to front caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going to front caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine cover fitted obscuring components
nearside front body mount area has excessive corrosion
nearside front brake pipe(going to nearside front hose) has advanced corrosion
rear cross member has excessive corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting turret (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear chassis members (6.1.A.1)
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking, o/s/r of vehicle (7.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting turret (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear chassis members (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded recommend replace (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member (6.6.6)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member, nearside (2.2.C.1h)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member, offside (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded recommend replace (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front wiper rubbers slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both rear footbrake performances low
front wiper rubbers slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust corroding
offside front hub slightly damp
front number plate deteriorating
uneven wear on both front tyres
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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V435 LFJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 V435 LFJ, 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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V435 LFJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1999.
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