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147,969 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In Chassis Near Spring X 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In Chassis near shock x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust Corrosion , few small holes
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Underbody / Chassis Corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation hub seal leaking (1.2.1 (d))
Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop shaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside rear hub seal weaping
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear hub seal weaping
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust fouling gearbox mount
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Towbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components (6.1.6 (g) (i))
Exhaust fouling gearbox mount
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release wrong catch fitted (5.2.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perishing
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Oil leak
n/s/f floor corroded
o/s bottom door hing corroded
o/s/r bumpstop missing
rear door missing
rear propshaft front and rear uj have slight play
battery tray is corroded
both seat bases are missing
o/s/f swivel housing seeping oil
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F102 PJF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 F102 PJF, 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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F102 PJF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1989.
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