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144,961 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section of front/down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Front diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Braking system leaking VAC leak in engine bay (1.1.3 (d))
Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking Injector pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diff pinion seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal rubber is worn
Clutch pedal rubber is worn
General engine oil leaks
Offside & nearside seat belts are frayed
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
Fuel filler neck breather/vent pipe not connected.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reverse lights not working (Both).
Front Propshaft universal joint worn
Nearside Rear Bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Tyre slight cracking inner wall
Offside Rear Bump stop missing
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Front Propshaft universal joint worn
Nearside Rear Bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Tyre slight cracking inner wall
Offside Rear Bump stop missing
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F143 MDV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 F143 MDV, 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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F143 MDV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 1989.
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