MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,057 miAbove average mileage for this year
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slight fluffing/ fraying to o/s seatbelt
slight oil leak
various bits of corrosion under truck
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
slight fluffing/ fraying to o/s seatbelt
slight oil leak
various bits of corrosion under truck
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
engine a bit smokey
o/s/f seatbelt has slight fluffing/ fraying
various bits of corrosion under car
engine a bit smokey
o/s/f seatbelt has slight fluffing/ fraying
various bits of corrosion under car
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
n/s/r. wing panel support bracket corroded.
outer sidewalls starting to split on:- o/s/r. n/s/r. o/s/f.
slight oil leak from o/s/f. swivel hub.
Nearside Front 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 which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
n/s/r. wing panel support bracket corroded.
outer sidewalls starting to split on:- o/s/r. n/s/r. o/s/f.
slight oil leak from o/s/f. swivel hub.
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
lower columb steering joint worn/play.
oil level low.
smokey (worse when cold).
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
o/s seat belt damage.
play/wear in steering joint.
smokey.
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Battery insecure
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F227 TVC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 F227 TVC, 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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F227 TVC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 1989.
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