MOT Status
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89,777 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
body corroded
chassis corroded
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
body corroded
chassis corroded
side steps corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
all under body showing signs of corrosion
chassis corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
body corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid (1.1.11 (c))
Steering arm deformed but serviceable drag link arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))
ignition lock sticky in operation
Nearside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts missing axle swivel housing (2.1.2 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front suspected front swivel running dry of lubricant (filler plug untouched)
Steering arm deformed but serviceable drag link arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))
ignition lock sticky in operation
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bearing play and oil leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to staybar mount at various points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mounting cone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to stay bar mount at various points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes heavily coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body support/outrigger excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/tow-bar support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Rear reverse light nonoperational
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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V448 FJR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 V448 FJR, 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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V448 FJR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1999.
Is V448 FJR safe to buy?
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