MOT Status
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162,902 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
underside has slight corrosion
front brake discs slightly worn and corroded
nearside and offside front floors slightly corroded in areas
offside front hub seal slight oil weep
offside front outrigger slightly corroded
rear diff seal slight oil weep
slight oil leak from engine
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
all underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
all underside showing signs of corrosion
exhaust deteriorated
fuel filler mounting panel corrioded
o/s and n/s front swivels leaking slightly
o/s and n/s wipers have limited travel
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
all underside showing signs of corrosion
exhaust deteriorated
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
all underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion
exhaust is slightly deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
all underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion
exhaust is slightly deteriorated
slight leak on o/s and n/s front swivel joints
slight pitting on o/s and n/s front brake discs
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
slight leak on o/s and n/s front swivel joints
slight pitting on o/s and n/s front brake discs
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F299 HAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 F299 HAO, 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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What year was F299 HAO registered?
F299 HAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is F299 HAO safe to buy?
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