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85,661 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower column (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on hub (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box at drop arm (2.3.3b)
Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (7.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on hub (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box at drop arm (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle tie bar front mounting (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advise: nearside headlamp glass broken but not affecting pattern
Advise: offside seat belt buckle surround missing but operation not impaired
Advise: rear prop shaft rear uj worn
Advise: nearside headlamp glass cracked,but pattern not affected
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advise: nearside headlamp glass badly cracked,but pattern not affected
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advise: nearside headlamp glass cracked but not affecting pattern
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
both sides rear shock absorbers lower mounting rubbers worn
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V761 SAV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 V761 SAV, 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 V761 SAV registered?
V761 SAV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 1999.
Is V761 SAV safe to buy?
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