MOT Status
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161,019 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front chassis cross brace damaged/corroded
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn hockey stick bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust catching on chassis
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking steering box leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust system insecure rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm loose (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak
centre lap belt inop
front discs not covered
steering wheel slightly loose
wheel studs not coming through nuts
wipers do not clear centre of screen belive it to be design of vehicle
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
centre lap belt inop
front discs not covered
steering wheel slightly loose
wheel studs not coming through nuts
wipers do not clear centre of screen belive it to be design of vehicle
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both front tyres cracked but no cords exposed
nearside rear tyre cracked but no cords exposed
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
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F12 DEF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F12 DEF, 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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What year was F12 DEF registered?
F12 DEF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 April 1989.
Is F12 DEF safe to buy?
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