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ExpiredMileage
109,639 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
A-frame ball joint dustcover split
Front discs corroded
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
O/S headlamp misted up
O/S/R bump stop missing
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
A-frame ball joint has lift and dust cover split
A-frame front bushes worn
Engine oil leak
Exhust blow manifold area?
Front discs corroded
Front shocks and springs rusty
Front wipers split
N/S/F swivel leaking
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S headlamp misted up
O/S/R bump stop missing
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak N/S/R hub
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Radiator fins missing
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight damp around steering box
Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all steel pipes underside of vehicle are showing corrosion
chip out of front registration plate
corrosion perforation in offside front outrigger
exhaust emits a lot of blue smoke when engine cold, smoke level is high but passable when engine reaches operating temperature
front radius bushes are worn [both sides]
nearside front and both rear tires are getting low on tread
power steering pump area oiley?
rear cross member and connecting chassis rails are getting soft in spots
rear service brake increase decrease differential is high mid-way thru range of effort
service brake pedal has long travel
steering box output shaft seal looks wet with oil, steering box has slight play
switch assembly on top of steering collumn loose
Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all steel pipes underside of vehicle are showing corrosion
chip out of front registration plate
corrosion perforation in offside front outrigger
exhaust emits a lot of blue smoke when engine cold, smoke level is high but passable when engine reaches operating temperature
front radius bushes are worn [both sides]
nearside front and both rear tires are getting low on tread
power steering pump area oiley?
rear cross member and connecting chassis rails are getting soft in spots
rear service brake increase decrease differential is high mid-way thru range of effort
service brake pedal has long travel
steering box output shaft seal looks wet with oil, steering box has slight play
switch assembly on top of steering collumn loose
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all steel pipes under vehicle are showing corrosion
front registration plate in poor condition
heavy blue smoke from rear exhaust after tickover, clears on throttle up
indicator switch-headlamp switch and fog lamp switches are loose on top of steering collumn. all switches function ok
nearside front swivel seal is weeping
offside front chassis and steering box areas are oiley?
power steering pump oiley
rear brakes increase decrease differential is high
slight lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint
strongly advise- both rear chassis rails and rear cross members are showing heavy corrosion
strongly advise-rear axle upper A frame front bushes are in very poor condition
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all steel pipes under vehicle are showing corrosion
front registration plate in poor condition
heavy blue smoke from rear exhaust after tickover, clears on throttle up
indicator switch-headlamp switch and fog lamp switches are loose on top of steering collumn. all switches function ok
nearside front swivel seal is weeping
offside front chassis and steering box areas are oiley?
power steering pump oiley
rear brakes increase decrease differential is high
service brake pedal has travel but not quite to excess
slight lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint
strongly advise- both rear chassis rails and rear cross members are showing heavy corrosion
strongly advise-rear axle upper A frame front bushes are in very poor condition
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front radius bushes are going soft
front registration plate is cracked
headlamp--indicator switch is loosish on steering collumn
nearside front outer seat belt webbing is marked
park brake lever has long travel
play in offside rear roll bar link ball joint
power steering reservour pipes are damp, area around steering box output shaft is damp, power steering pump is damp [no drips?]
service brake pedal travel a bit long
strongly advise--play in steering coupling shaft top U joint
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front radius bushes are going soft
front registration plate is cracked
headlamp--indicator switch is loosish on steering collumn
nearside front outer seat belt webbing is marked
park brake lever has long travel
play in offside rear roll bar link ball joint
power steering reservour pipes are damp, area around steering box output shaft is damp, power steering pump is damp [no drips?]
service brake pedal travel a bit long
strongly advise--play in steering coupling shaft top U joint
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front radius arm bushes are going soft
front registration plate is slightly damaged
nearside front seat belt webbing is marked
play in steering box drop arm ball joint
power steering reservour pipes are wet but not dripping?? power steering pump appears wet [no live leaks found]
slight lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front radius arm bushes are going soft
front registration plate is slightly damaged
nearside front seat belt webbing is marked
play in steering box drop arm ball joint
power steering reservour pipes are wet but not dripping?? power steering pump appears wet [no live leaks found]
slight lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
blue smoke from exhaust on initial throttle up, engine seems to be misfiring slightly on tickover??
front registration plate in poor condition
nearside front headlamp unit reflector is badly corroded
nearside front seat belt webbing is marked
rear shock absorber lower bushes are in poor condition
traces of corrosion in rear chassis rails on both sides
blue smoke from exhaust on initial throttle up, engine seems to be misfiring slightly on tickover??
front registration plate in poor condition
nearside front headlamp unit reflector is badly corroded
nearside front seat belt webbing is marked
rear shock absorber lower bushes are in poor condition
traces of corrosion in rear chassis rails on both sides
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front chassis rails showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
power steering pump has slight weep
Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
play in front prop front uj
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F217 GAW is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 F217 GAW, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F217 GAW is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1988.
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