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Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust corroded
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust corroded
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing fell off (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/exhaust mount bracket (as marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (as marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust bracket bolt missing
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering pin bush play
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Steering arm bush play
Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering box more then 3in play (2.2.A.1a)
Front bonnet cable broken
steering wheel not centre
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering box more then 3in play (2.2.A.1a)
Front bonnet cable broken
all four brake hubs //// tin back plates missing
Front Fuel system component leaking number one cylinder // diesel leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake application uneven brake low (3.7.B.2)
all four brake hubs //// tin back plates missing
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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F143 VDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 VDE, 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 VDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 1989.
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