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110,116 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer swivel seal leaking
Nearside Rear Outer axle seal leaking
Offside Front Outer swivel seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer swivel seal leaking
Nearside Rear Outer axle seal leaking
Offside Front Outer swivel seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box . (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop , rear UJ . (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis rails . Both sides . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions not tested Oil level above max . (8.2.2.2 (e))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides . (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides . (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box . (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop , rear UJ . (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis rails . Both sides . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
power steering box damp
all rear shockabsorber bushs slightly wqorn
slight play in nearside front wheel brearing
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all rear shockabsorber bushs slightly wqorn
slight play in nearside front wheel brearing
n/s/f wheel bearing has slight freeplay
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake pedal rubber worn. †
number plate light unit broken. †
front tyres slightly out of shape. †
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V516 FHC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 V516 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 V516 FHC registered?
V516 FHC is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2000.
Is V516 FHC safe to buy?
The MOT history for V516 FHC shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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