MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Extensive damage to wing
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing ()
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour Lens missing (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))
Front wheel bearing has excessive play both frnt (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V657 FDD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 V657 FDD, 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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What year was V657 FDD registered?
V657 FDD is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1999.
Is V657 FDD safe to buy?
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