MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
excessive play in crankshaft pulley
oil leak from OSR hub
underside of vehicle covered in mud prevents full inspection of all components
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r hub seal leaking.
o/s door frame broken dificult to shut!
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
crank shaft pulley insecure..emissions not tested
vehicle covered in mud underside
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
vehicle covered in mud underside
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
crank shaft pulley insecure..emissions not tested
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
all suspension springs are corroded
all tyres are cracking
corrosion on underside of vehicle
crankshaft bolt is loose and the crankshaft pulley is flapping around. Because of this I cannot carry out a diesel emissions test for fear of engine damage
extensive oil leaks in the engine bay
offside front bumper is corroded but is not currently presenting sharp edges
offside rear chassis leg is corroded within 30cm of the towbar but it is not currently excessive
rear silencer appears to of had a securing strap at the front of the silencer. Exhaust is still secure
sidelight/headlight switch would benefit from cleaning
upper bodywork is corroded but is not currently presenting sharp edges
various underbody brake pipes are corroded
Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
as per previous vt32
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion/damage; bonnet, o/s/f door post, o/s/r corner panel
eng oil leak
front no plate cracked & rear no plate deteriorating
n/s/f swivel housing play & o/s/f slight leak
o/s/f & n/s/f seat upholstry worn & mounts flexing, n/s/f seatbelt strap damaged
play in steering damper
rear brake imb v high & n/s/r slight bind
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F24 NPN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 F24 NPN, 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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F24 NPN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 1989.
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