MOT Status
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257,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Filler cap slight damage but still appears to seal
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened suspension turret corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Filler cap slight damage but still appears to seal
Front Lower MacPherson strut, both sides, lower bush perishing and cracked but still performing function at time of test
Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle differential slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corrosion to rear suspension.
x4 coil springs corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on both sides wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
nsr tyre wearing low on tread
rear centre suspension arm ball joint slight play/wear
slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nsr tyre wearing low on tread
rear centre suspension arm ball joint slight play/wear
slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
o/s door hinges excessivly worn o/s check strap broken rear brake pads low prop shaft bolts loose play in handbrake hub
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
no key for drivers door or side compartments ,any key opens passenger door
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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V439 FEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 V439 FEC, 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 V439 FEC registered?
V439 FEC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1999.
Is V439 FEC safe to buy?
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