MOT Status
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289,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Slight play at steering wheel boss
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Central Oil leak front /rear diffs ()
Nearside Front Outer Oil leak hub area ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak hub area ()
Offside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working switch probably not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both sides (1.2.1e)
Central Oil leak front /rear diffs ()
Nearside Front Outer Oil leak hub area ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak hub area ()
Offside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Centre Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at axle case end (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement at axle case end (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both beam patterns require attention soon
steering wheel requires self centering soon
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front mudflaps insecure
o/s mirror damaged
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front mudflaps insecure
o/s mirror damaged
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V614 FCJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 V614 FCJ, 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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V614 FCJ is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1999.
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