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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front registration plate slightly obscured by the bumper
Front suspension spheres slight leak
Nearside A pillar corroded
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside front floor pan corroded
Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Slight play at steering wheel
Nearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction Obstructed by body (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Both front suspension spheres slightly leaking
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front number plate slightly obscurred by the bumper
Nearside A pillar corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside front floor pan corroded
Nearside front indicator lamp insecure
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Slight play at steering wheel
Wipers do not self park
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front bottom of a pillar corroded
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop to transfer box play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front bottom of a pillar corroded
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop to transfer box play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Both front swivel spheres leaking
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front panhard rod bush deteriorated ( offside )
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside cab corner glass insecure ( rear )
Nearside front A pillar corroded ( lower )
Nearside rear axle bump stop deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear propshaft drive flange bolts loose ( transmission end )
Both front swivel spheres leaking
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front panhard rod bush deteriorated ( offside )
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside cab corner glass insecure ( rear )
Nearside front A pillar corroded ( lower )
Nearside rear axle bump stop deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear propshaft drive flange bolts loose ( transmission end )
Nearside Front A pillar Corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tow ball questionable bolt size fitted
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front A pillar Corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tow ball questionable bolt size fitted
Engine leak
Free play detected at steering wheel at maximum tolerance
Handbrake has little or no reserve travel
Head lamp aim on lowest setting
Oil leak present at power steering box but not excessive
Suspension bushes perishing and splitting but not resulting in excessive movement
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine leak
Free play detected at steering wheel at maximum tolerance
Handbrake has little or no reserve travel
Head lamp aim on lowest setting
Suspension bushes perishing and splitting but not resulting in excessive movement
Brake pedal low
Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested Due to condition of vehicle. (1.2.1 (g))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drag link to steering box balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Mirror glass smashed and cover mirror glass insecure. (3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Does not switch off. (4.5.4 (b))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Power steering system present and pulley and belt missing from pump. (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal feels spongy.
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod balljoint grease cover perishing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Also notchy feel to steering and well as some free play detected at steering wheel. (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front of system by the gasket (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel very slight play at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective No fuel cap key at present (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front of system by the gasket (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel very slight play at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/r tyre perished
Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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BIG 7561 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 BIG 7561, 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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BIG 7561 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1989.
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