MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,410 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front seat belts,webbing frayed.
Front number plate cracked.
All coil springs corroded slightly.
Front shock absorber lower bushes starting to crack.
Radius arm bushes chassis end starting to crack.
Rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes worn.
Trailing arm triangle bushes starting to crack.
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All coil springs corroded.
Front caliper metal link pipes slightly corroded.
Front wiper blades smearing.
Patches of corrosion on rear chassis cross member.
Trailing arm triangle bushes starting to separate.
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe to silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
All coil springs corroded.
Front caliper metal link pipes slightly corroded.
Front wiper blades smearing.
Patches of corrosion on rear chassis cross member.
Trailing arm triangle bushes starting to separate.
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Clutch hose ferrule corroded.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked in two places. (0.1 (b))
Front doors, Chassis, Rear axle and battery tray all corroded.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Tranferbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
vehicle wet on under side
corrosion building underneath
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
corrosion building underneath
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both rear tyres cracking on tread and sidewall
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both rear tyres cracking on tread and sidewall
slight exhaust leak at front
slight leak at steering box
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
exhaust blowing from joint between offside down pipe and exhuast manifold
front axle has slight oil from both outer swivel points
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
exhaust blowing from joint between offside down pipe and exhuast manifold
front axle has slight oil from both outer swivel points
SLIGHT LEAK AT STEERING BOX
both front shocker turruts corroded
rear number plate starting to fade
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both front steering tractor joints leaking
H.C emission readings high and close the limits
N/S rear differential/axle excessively leaking at wheel bearing area
Petrol cap seal perished
Rear registration plate faded water marked
oil leak
slight rusting to chassis
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F27 MUD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 F27 MUD, 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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F27 MUD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 1989.
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