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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear axle a frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
rear prop UJ worn
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
rear prop UJ worn
Oil leak, but not excessive engine / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis is weak with corrosions and have been repaired in places
front hubs seals leaking grease
reverse light not working
Fuel tank insecure fuel tank carrier excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure and offside middle body mounting to chassis excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis is weak with corrosions and have been repaired in places
front hubs seals leaking grease
reverse light not working
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside head light is slightly dim
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front hub seals leaking slightly
vehicle chassis is weak with corroded in places and has been repair in places
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear wiper split
reverse lamp not working
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged and offside front (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))
brake valve on bulkhead damp
front bumper damaged and corroded
slight damp on steering box
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged and offside front (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))
brake valve on bulkhead damp
centre and rear exhaust flanges coorded and thin
exhaust hanger corroded off
front bumper damaged and corroded
slight damp on steering box
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt and offside front (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
coolant level low
damp on steering box
front bumper is damage and corroded
oil leaks
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt and offside front (5.2.2a)
Nearside mirror glass cracked
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
coolant level low
damp on steering box
front bumper is damage and corroded
oil leaks
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
brake pedal has slightly long travel, not considered spongey
centre and rear exhaust flanges poor condition
centre exhaust hanger corroded off but system still secure
damp on steering box
engine cover fitted
n/s/f bumper damaged
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement corner broken off (6.3.4g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside to flexis (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear brake disc corroded
Oil leak
centre and rear exhaust flanges poor condition
centre exhaust hanger corroded off but system still secure
damp on steering box
engine cover fitted
n/s/f bumper damaged
oil leaks & damp on power steering box
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)
slight damp on steering box
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
centre to rear exhaust flanges poor condition
damp on steering box
front steering pivot points have a slight seapage of grease
slight diff oil leak
oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V705 FKU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 V705 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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V705 FKU is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1999.
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