MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,980 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Centre Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
advise general corrosion
all chassis very poor condition and repaired in many places.chip in wind screen,near side rear bump stop missing.rear shocker absorber poor,slight power steering leak
slight play in near side front track rod end and steering drop arm joint,slight front brake judder. car dirty when tested.
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside 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 sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all chassis very poor condition and repaired in many places.chip in wind screen,near side rear bump stop missing.rear shocker absorber poor,slight power steering leak
slight play in near side front track rod end and steering drop arm joint,slight front brake judder. car dirty when tested.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
alt belt noisy
both front seat belts damaged
chassis condition heavilly corroded
front brake pads worn low and uneven
osf door mounts in poor condition
osf indicator fading in colour
slight play in drop arm joint
slight play in osr shocker top mount
slight play in steering damper bush
slight screen damage
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
chassi very rusty an covered in mud
chips in windscreen
front number plate cracked
front pads look low
oil leak
oil light on
rear door cheque strap mouting corroded
rear wiper split
slight judder to nsr brake
slight play in nsf wheel bearing
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Inner 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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
chassi very rusty an covered in mud
chips in windscreen
front number plate cracked
front pads look low
oil leak
oil light on
rear door cheque strap mouting corroded
rear wiper split
slight judder to nsr brake
slight play in nsf wheel bearing
water in n/s/f side light unit condensation in o/s/f side light unit
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
aux belts slightly cracked
both front seat belts slightly frayed
chassis rusty
chip on windscreen
no seat belt for middle seat
o/s/f door strap missing
rear brake judder recorded
tear in o/s/f floor pan
very muddy under vehicle
water in n/s/f side light unit condensation in o/s/f side light unit
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
aux belts lightly cracked †rear cross member and chassis corroded †clutch pedal heavey †slight front brake judder recorded
chip on windscreen †o/s bonnet hindge broken
n/s seat belt frayed †engine oil leak †slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
n/s/f rubber arch loose †slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing †o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm
very muddy under car †drivers door strap missing †rear wiper split
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
brake pipes corroded, nsf seat belt slightly damaged, aux belts cracked, very muddy underside restricting full view of components,rear cross member excessively corroded but outside prescribed area. chassis heavily corroded in places
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F137 EAT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 F137 EAT, 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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F137 EAT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1989.
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