MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,716 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear most cross member corroded near rear step and rear body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corroded chassis inside C channel of rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger corroded around attached fuel tank mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Bumper likely to become detached front bumper corroded to the point its likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear Brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front Brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes corroded to and from fuel filter ()
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak from power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger has small rust hole but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front hub seals leaking
Non obligatory mirror view to rear obstructed by wood in rear door window
Offside Front hub seals leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive leak from front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear most door step loose
Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil seep from both front axle swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil seep from both front axle swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded nearside front and both rear springs are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive oil seep from both front axle swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes are corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Coil spring corroded nearside front and both rear springs are corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive oil seep from both front axle swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes are corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
underside rusty
underside rusty
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)
Rear no plate light poor
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front tyre perished
steering lock stops incorrectly adjusted
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
steering lock stops incorrectly adjusted
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
steering incorrectly adjusted/offside lock stop not touching
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
steering incorrectly adjusted/offside lock stop not touching
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
running week hc high,co low
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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F217 UPD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 F217 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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F217 UPD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1989.
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