MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
steering damper bush worn
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
fuel filter damp wash clean and recheck
perishing to 3x tyre valves
some oil on steering drop arm - ps level on min advise examination
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
foot brake should be better - hard work
fuel filter damp wash clean and recheck
perishing to 3x tyre valves
some oil on steering drop arm - ps level on min advise examination
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
long travel - handbrake
some wear to wiper linkage
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
long travel - handbrake
some wear to wiper linkage
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight perishing to tyre valves o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r
steering stuck on full lock once freed with clonk advise dismantle to check
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
slight perishing to tyre valves o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r
steering stuck on full lock once freed with clonk advise dismantle to check
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V789 FHR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 V789 FHR, 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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V789 FHR is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 December 1999.
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