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Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Gearbox X Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner chassis behind gearbox X member mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg behind rear x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner chassis behind gearbox X member mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Chassis by front towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front Propshaft, front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by top coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE NUT (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTRIGGER (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTRIGGER (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, both front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, both front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop, rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front Tie Rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front Tie Rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box drop arm loose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))
Brake servo defective or ineffective cracked (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Offside Front Body component likely to become detached mudflap (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s & n/s front Radius arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering damper bush deteriorated resulting in slight play
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s & n/s front Radius arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering damper bush deteriorated resulting in slight play
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
damage to body panels
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
part of the exhaust system has slight corrosion
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
part of the exhaust system has slight corrosion
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
o/s & n/s front tyres perishing & wearing low
o/s rear tyre perishing & wearing low
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
o/s & n/s front tyres perishing & wearing low
o/s rear tyre perishing & wearing low
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all tyres slightly perished between treads
exhaust system has slight corrosion
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all tyres slightly perished between treads
exhaust system has slight corrosion
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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V892 FYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 V892 FYA, 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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V892 FYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1999.
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