MOT Status
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158,023 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Emissions unable to be completed FAULTY IDLE SPEED (STALLS) (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front axle swivel joints leaking
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Towbar is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached x member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front axle swivel joints leaking
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Seat belt slightly damaged NSF outer and OSF outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working properly on wiper function (spraying washers and intermittent ) (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OSF/NSF body damaged but secure
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Steering box leaking
Ignition switch insecure
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OSF/NSF body damaged but secure
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Steering box leaking
Ignition switch insecure
Damage to osf wing but not considered dangerous to others
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Reverse light lens broken
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Damage to osf wing but not considered dangerous to others
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Reverse light lens broken
front axle swivel housing seals leaking???
front brake discs corroded but serviceable???
steering box leaking ???
underside of vehicle is extensively corroded???
varios body damage???
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
front axle swivel housing seals leaking???
front brake discs corroded but serviceable???
steering box leaking ???
underside of vehicle is extensively corroded???
varios body damage???
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F16 DEF is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 F16 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 36 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F16 DEF is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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