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126,867 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Outer Registration plate lamp insecure cover (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight judder (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lense (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested headlamps not working (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury not retracting (6.2.8 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury not retracting (6.2.8 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury spare wheel carrier bolts protruding from rear door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached track rod clamp pinchbolt missing (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight judder (1.2.1 (e))
Horn control insecure horn not cancelling automatically (7.7 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lense (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced footwell corroded to body mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
rear door spare wheel carrier bolts protruding, may cause injury.spare wheel not fitted
Nearside Front Passenger foot well heavily corroded but not allowing exhaust gasses to enter vehicle
Nearside Front Swivel ball pitted allowing grease to pas by
Offside Front Drivers door pillar corroded
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower shock absorber bush worn allowing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower shock absorber bush worn allowing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger foot well heavily corroded but not allowing exhaust gasses to enter vehicle
Nearside Front Swivel ball pitted allowing grease to pas by
Offside Front Drivers door pillar corroded
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting (5.2.6)
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting (5.2.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported not secured to chassis (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to radius mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s/r & o/s/r chassis box sections & below fuel filler pipe (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit fronts 3mm, rears 4mm. (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Centre Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s blade split.
small cracks in treads of both front tyres.
offside front brake sticking slightly
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
chassis corroded
offside front brake sticking slightly
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both number plates deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both number plates deteriorated
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front hub seal retaining ring deteriorated
rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front hub seal retaining ring deteriorated
offside front floor corroded
rear brake discs corroded
rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front hub seal retaining ring corroded and broken
both rear brake discs corroded
chassis weakened by corrosion
rear axle seal slight leak
rear mumber plate deteriorated
rear service brakes may require attention
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front hub seal retaining ring corroded and broken
both rear brake discs corroded
chassis weakened by corrosion
rear axle seal slight leak
rear mumber plate deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
offside rear tyre going out of shape
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X309 FFS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 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 X309 FFS, 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 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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X309 FFS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 2000.
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