MOT Status
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99,750 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front drag link dust covers split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Coil spring corroded front and rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracks to tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over general corrosion front and rear chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle broken/missing and lock insecure (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head corrosion and rust holes (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lamp cover missing showing white light (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower shock absorbers bushes worn
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front axle swivel joint leaking
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front axle swivel joint leaking
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play idler arm joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front axle swivel joint leaking
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front axle swivel joint leaking
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsf hub knucle leaking
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsf hub knucle leaking
rear universal joint on prop shaft in very poor condition strongly advise replacement
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front swivel joints have a slight leakage of grease
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
ADVISE off side front seat belt has tape round it on lower section
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
both sides screen outer lower brackets bolt missing each side????
off side rear foot brake shudders slightly inoperation
wipers once operated ,unable too turn off at times
both sides screen outer lower brackets bolt missing each side????
off side rear foot brake shudders slightly inoperation
wipers once operated ,unable too turn off at times
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V514 FHC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 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 V514 FHC, 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 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was V514 FHC registered?
V514 FHC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 2000.
Is V514 FHC safe to buy?
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