MOT Status
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153,041 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front floor corroded
Offside Front floor corroded
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front floor corroded
Offside Front floor corroded
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front hub deals leaking
chassis corroded but not holed
Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger's seat insecure both seats not locked (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion throughout chassis but not holed
nearside front and offside front hub seals leaking
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
Exhaust system insecure Both mid section mounts (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative When ignition is off (4.4.1 (e))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
power steering effort poor when turning left
side steps corroded
underbody corrosion
underbody covered in underseal
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
power steering effort poor when turning left
side steps corroded
underbody corrosion
underbody covered in underseal
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
bonnet safety catch faulty
light switch loose
oil leak but not excessive
power steering effort poor when turning left
side steps corroded
underbody corroded
underbody covered in underseal
Cannot assess pads and discs.
Coil spring corroded All round. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Underseal applied under vehicle.
Vehicle body has areas of corrosion.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front no.plate fixing
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake pedal has long travel and slightly soft
front shock absorber mounting trumpets corroded
front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside and offside suspension play in joints
power steering weaping fluid
rear seat belt mount position suspect
switch pack loose on steering column
wiper blades split
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake pedal has long travel and slightly soft
front shock absorber mounting trumpets corroded
front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside and offside suspension play in joints
power steering weaping fluid
rear seat belt mount position suspect
switch pack loose on steering column
wiper blades split
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside and offside front shock absorber mounting trumpets corroded
offside front shock absorber area damp
rear seat belt mounting position suspect
wiper blades split
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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F116 OYM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 F116 OYM, 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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F116 OYM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 April 1989.
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