MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,340 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Exhaust system insecure front loose mounting broke (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)
corrosion appearing to underside.
Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
corrosion appearing to underside.
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust system deteriorated and requires attention.
Horn slightly poor.
Nearside front tie bar bush worn.
Slight play in steering drop arm ball joint.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight front brake imbalance.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Slight front brake imbalance.
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
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ADU 136X is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 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 ADU 136X, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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ADU 136X is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 1989.
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