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122,328 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both side steps badly corroded
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
both side steps badly corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Valve stem slightly damaged x4 (5.2.3 (j))
n/s/f outrigger corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (oil) (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Valve stem slightly damaged x4 (5.2.3 (j))
n/s/f outrigger corroded
n/s/r axle has slight oil weep
Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed under seat (7.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle oil (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))
n/s front out rigger corroded small hole
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear brake disc slightly pitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear brake disc slightly pitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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V533 GFJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 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 V533 GFJ, 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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V533 GFJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1999.
Is V533 GFJ safe to buy?
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