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Nearside Front axle swivel joint slight oil leak
Offside Front axle swivel joint slight oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front axle swivel joint slight oil leak
Offside Front axle swivel joint slight oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))
both front swivel joints leaking
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
both front tractor joints have slight seepage
Nearside Rear suspension rod bracket has slight corrosion
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear suspension rod bracket has slight corrosion
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
chassis and components subject to heavy underseal treatment
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear hub seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear cross member holed outside pescribed area
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
n/s/f o/s/f hub seals weeping
unable to fully assess chassis at rear due to heavy underseal
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
1/ o/s front upper shock sober mounting becoming corroded small hole
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))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie rail under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie cross member on n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
1/ o/s front upper shock sober mounting becoming corroded small hole
1/ o/s front uper shock asober mounting becoming corroded small hole
2/ rear chassie cross member becoming corroded
Both front tyres near legal limits.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure is broken (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie cross member corroded at bottom (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie rail top corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie cross member corroded on n/s ans o/s (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross member at top in front of rear axle (2.4.A.3)
Both front tyres near legal limits.
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
1. o/s rear chassis rail becoming weak due to corrosion. 2. steering box appears damp, no leak at time of test.
slight leak from steering box
Rear Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
slight leak from steering box
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
slight leak from both front hub oil seals
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
slight leak from both front hub oil seals
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
advisory items as before
Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise both n/s radius arm bushes inner bonding split change as soon as possible
advise slight play in o/s top & bottom suspension joints
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C489 DWX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 C489 DWX, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C489 DWX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 1986.
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