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Central Rear Brake pipes mounting bracket corroded. Brake pipes unclipped. Insecure.
Front Front radius arms corroded.
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Bush on the end of the absorber, on steering linkage worn out.
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On the steering arm. Also play on the ball joint but within tolerance. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Parking brake tell-tale stays on.
Rear Rear trailing arms corroded.
HAND BRAKE DASHBOARD LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME.
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE COLOUR IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR FRONT DIRECTION INDICATOR. (4.4.3 (a))
HAND BRAKE DASHBOARD LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipes and flexi hose on o/s rear chassis insecure. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front number plate cracked
drop arm ball joint rubber burst
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
drop arm ball joint rubber burst
front axle offside hub seal leaking slightly
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V472 MAS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 V472 MAS, 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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V472 MAS is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.
Is V472 MAS safe to buy?
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