MOT Status
ValidMileage
148,765 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
fuel tank corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
fuel tank corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached axle mounts elongated bolt holes (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember slightly corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember slightly corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember slightly corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember slightly corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross-member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure Coil spring not correctly located in mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear propshaft, rear U/J worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front swivel hub slight leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front swivel hub slight leak
Offside Front swivel hub slight leak
Oil leak
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front (5.2.2b)
registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg x5 holes (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg x4 holes (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn
Nearside Front swivel hub slight leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front swivel hub slight leak
Offside Front swivel hub slight leak
Oil leak
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front (5.2.2b)
registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Differential Leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Pipe (7.1.2)
Differential Leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Dust covers split on both drag link end joints.
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front tyre inner sidewall deteriorated.
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside swivel leaking
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.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)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside swivel leaking
Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
nearside swivel joint leaking
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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F202 BJW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 F202 BJW, 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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F202 BJW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 1989.
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