MOT Status
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135,498 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged caliper pipe twisted, but not pinched (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower radius rod, at axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Steering column universal joint insecure steering shaft at steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard bar at chassis mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare on os front (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged caliper pipe twisted, but not pinched (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower radius rod, at axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
bolts in lower hub housing loose
n/s/f caliper pipe fouling front spring on full lock
o/s h/lamp lens cracked
rear prop shaft rear joint worn
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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V783 FBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 V783 FBC, 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 V783 FBC registered?
V783 FBC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1999.
Is V783 FBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for V783 FBC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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