MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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light corrosion though out under side
passenger has a corroded holed spot
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
light corrosion though out under side
passenger has a corroded holed spot
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nail in Nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front tyre perished
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front tyre perished
Offside rear tyre perished
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nail in Nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front tyre perished
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front tyre perished
Offside rear tyre perished
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside front floor pan corroded
all tyres have minor cuts
center brake area leaking fluid
electrical wiring poor condition
exhaust has minor leak around welse also knocking on chassis
front swivel hubs have slight grease leak
oil leaks from varius points around engine
steering rod has slight play
underside of vehicle very rusted
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all tyres have minor cuts
center brake area leaking fluid
electrical wiring poor condition
exhaust has minor leak around welse also knocking on chassis
front swivel hubs have slight grease leak
oil leaks from varius points around engine
steering rod has slight play
underside of vehicle very rusted
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
engine oil leak
n/s front hub leaking
n/s front tyre getting low and perished
o/s front tyre getting low
o/s headlight slightly loose
oil leak front axle
oil leak steering box
poor condition front number plate
stone chips windscreen
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
engine oil leak
n/s front hub leaking
n/s front tyre getting low and perished
o/s front tyre getting low
o/s headlight slightly loose
oil leak front axle
oil leak steering box
poor condition front number plate
stone chips windscreen
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
n/s/ mirror cracked
o/s/f tyre getting low 3mm
o/s/r back plate damp
o/s/r red reflector slight damage
rear no. plate slight water damage
slight play n/s/f hub
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front reaction arms rear bushes starting to split
both front shock absorbers corroding
both rear reaction arms front bushes starting to split from bonding
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside 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)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front reaction arms rear bushes starting to split
both front shock absorbers corroding
both rear reaction arms front bushes starting to split from bonding
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s and o/s middle outriggers has corrision
n/s door handle inscure
small play in steering coloum uninversial joint
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s outter rigger holed
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system getting poor
front axle pinnion bearing loose and seal leaking
front bumper holed
n/s/f outer door handle damaged
n/s/r hub seal leaking
o/s middle outrigger holed
rear steel brake pipes across rear axle getting poor
tow bar electrics hanging loose
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F314 COJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 F314 COJ, 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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F314 COJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 July 1989.
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