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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached shockabsorber mounting tower corroded off (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower hub swivel joint worn
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear axle ball joint on top of diff worn
rear propshaft universal joint worn
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear radius arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear radius arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
middle and rear exhaust detiriorated
N/S/F & O/S/F HUBS ARE STARTING TO DAMP
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
SURFACE RUST STARTING ON AKK STEAL BRAKE PIPES
SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL FLOORING AND CHASSIS
Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp N/S/F AND O/S/F (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
N/S/F & O/S/F HUBS ARE STARTING TO DAMP
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
SURFACE RUST STARTING ON AKK STEAL BRAKE PIPES
SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL FLOORING AND CHASSIS
General corrosion to all metal brake pipes
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)
General corrosion to all metal brake pipes
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
corrosion to bulkhead
corrosion to rear body suports
vehicle has had extensive welding repairs
vehicle heaverly corroded reqiures compleat under seal
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also ball joint worn to excess (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis also step insecure (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
vehicle has had extensive welding repairs
vehicle heaverly corroded reqiures compleat under seal
slight play in rear uj
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
steering arm ball joint dust cover poor
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear crossmember holed and corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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V668 FKU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 V668 FKU, 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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V668 FKU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1999.
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