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110,159 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside centre crossmember outer end plate corroded/holed - not seriously weakened
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger corroded/holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
handbrake near end of travel
nearside and offside front floor corroded/holed - not within prescribed area
slight play and leak on both front steering spheres
Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside centre crossmember outer end plate corroded/holed - not seriously weakened
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger corroded/holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
handbrake near end of travel
nearside and offside front floor corroded/holed - not within prescribed area
slight play and leak on both front steering spheres
Leakage from both front swivel hubs.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Slight play in front lower swivel joints, both sides.
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive handbrake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area. (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (Rear U/J of front prop)
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering locking device ineffective Front drag link (2.1.3 (d))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Axle swivel joint seals weeping
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle steady bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nsr / osr service brake performance lower than expected
washer switch deteriorated but works
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front axle sphere seals leaking slightly
Ball joint has excessive play steering arm off steering box has play in joint possible play in bush on steering arm shocker (2.2.B.1f)
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (2.6.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front axle sphere seals leaking slightly
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front hub seal slightly weeping oil
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V956 FCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 V956 FCC, 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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V956 FCC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1999.
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