MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,664 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Near side and off side rear (5.3.2 (c))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Near side and off side rear (5.3.2 (c))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front both front hub seals leaking
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak various ()
both front hub oil seals leaking
tyres cracking in walls
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases part of exhaust missing (7.1.2)
Oil leak various ()
both front hub oil seals leaking
Oil leak ()
exhaust tail pipe corroded
OIl leak front front axle seals
Oil leak
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
OIl leak front front axle seals
Oil leak
Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
steering box slight play
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
chassis rails covered in protective underseal - unable to fully inspect
front to rear metal brake pipe covered in protective underseal - unable to fully inspect
slight play in steering box
small split in steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover but still preventing the ingress of dirt
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
tyres starting to crack on sidewalls
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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F21 MGX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 F21 MGX, 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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F21 MGX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 April 1989.
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