MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front hub swivel seals leaking
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis out rigger corroded (near body mount) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front hub swivel seals leaking
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated footwell excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering damper mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired steering damper mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front hub swivel seals leaking
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis out rigger corroded (near body mount) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front hub swivel seals leaking
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion exessively corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
battery box exessively corroded
both front tyres heavily perished
exhaust deteriorated
power steering leaking
rear exhaust rubber deteriorated
vehicle chassis corroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion exessively corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion exessively corroded (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
battery box exessively corroded
both front tyres heavily perished
exhaust deteriorated
power steering leaking
rear exhaust rubber deteriorated
vehicle chassis corroded
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
n/s/f floor pan corroded
n/s/f tyre cracking
o/s/f floor pan corroded
o/s/f tyre cracking
oil leak
power steering slight leak
vehicle chassis corroded
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
n/s/f floor pan corroded
n/s/f tyre cracking
o/s/f floor pan corroded
o/s/f tyre cracking
oil leak
power steering slight leak
vehicle chassis corroded
Both Front Tyres Perished
Both Front Axle Oil Seals Slightly Weaping Fluid
Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Off Side Front Door Lock Worn
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Oil Leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Both Front Axle Oil Seals Slightly Weaping Fluid
Both Front Tyres Perished
Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Off Side Front Door Lock Worn
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Oil Leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
corrosion in rear crossmember
Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS
advanced corrosion in rear crossmember
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F199 UPD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 F199 UPD, 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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F199 UPD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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