MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,221 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside lower bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Steering box drop-arm loose on splines (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside chassis lower face - 3 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Offside rear chassis behind radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Offside rear chassis inside radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Areas of chassis have been undersealed
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front, and rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front both swivel seals leaking
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad lowest of all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking injector pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced nearside upper bulkhead area and offside lower bulkhead area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt missing both seats (7.1.2 (a))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by rear out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users engine bay (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides and shocks rusty (5.3.2 (c))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside swivel damp
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
steering damper bushes deteriorated
Offside Front swivel seal weeping
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust showing sings of corrosion
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front corrosion to bulkhead
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near steering box chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front corrosion to bulkhead
Oil leak ()
welding has been carried out to the chassis and undersealed
oil leak
welding has been carried out to the chassis and undersealed
oil leak
welding has been carried out to the chassis and undersealed
welding has been carried out to the underside of the vehicle
All brake discs in pooor condition
Both rear and offside front indicators slightly discoloured
Nearside front track rod end ball joint gaiter heavly pereshed
Offside front body mounting corroded
Play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Slack in handbrake
Various oil leaks
Washers would benifit from adjustment
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Various oil leaks
All brake discs in poor condition
Both rear and offside front indicators slightly discoloured
Brake fluid level low
Nearside front track rod end ball joint gaiter heavly pereshed
Offside front body mounting corroded
Play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Slack in handbrake
Washers would benifit from adjustment
Rear chassie corroded
patern on front head lamps (Both)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear chassie corroded
patern on front head lamps (Both)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front joints have slight play
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front joints have slight play
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
tank corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
tank corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside 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)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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F23 FUS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 F23 FUS, 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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F23 FUS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.
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