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F317 PUV

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

184,646 mi
Last recorded184,646 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF317 PUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 184,646 miles

Both Front Swivel Joints Leaking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (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 Rear Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle, Springs and Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Corrosion To Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 184,645 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole In Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both Front Swivel Joints Leaking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (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 Rear Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle, Springs and Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Corrosion To Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 184,629 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security main bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 184,629 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working switch broke (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security main bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 184,199 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 184,199 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure stays missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 184,198 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 184,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components tie bars missing (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 183,545 miles

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Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 183,544 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Passenger's seat insecure 2ndrow (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 179,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front drop link rubber perished

Offside Front tyre low

Oil leak leaking bad ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

all welded areas undersealed appear ok

clutch fluid reservoir cap missing

Pass 8 Jan 2016 178,568 miles

Centre cross member corroded and holed near body mounts, considered a support panel not structural.

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member, overall ok (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

gearbox cross member corroded not considered a structural part of the chassis, bolted on.

slight oil weeping from front swivel housings no contamination on brakes

Fail 6 Jan 2016 178,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering locking device insecure steering box mounting bolt locking plates (2.2.C.1g)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front joint into steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Centre cross member corroded and holed near body mounts, considered a support panel not structural.

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member, overall ok (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

slight oil weeping from front swivel housings no contamination on brakes

Pass 6 Jan 2015 176,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre body mount corroded not seriously affecting steering or braking

corrosion to outriggers corrosion to chassis

front tractor joints leaking

nearside mirror cracked

offside and nearside rear crossmember corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 176,176 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

gas tanks corroded not leaking

nearside mirror cracked

offside rear chassis outrigger corroded not affecting steering or braking

offside rear door stiff

rear crossmember corroded chassis corroded not holed

Fail 16 Apr 2014 176,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

gas tanks corroded not leaking

nearside mirror cracked

offside rear chassis outrigger corroded not affecting steering or braking

offside rear door stiff

rear crossmember corroded chassis corroded not holed

Fail 20 Dec 2013 176,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e) DANGEROUS

ALL FRONT AXLE BUSHES ARE WORN TO LIMITS

BODY MOUNTINGS ARE CORRODED

BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED

BRAKE LINES CORRODING

CORROSION TO CHASSIS ,BODY CROSS MEMBERS,BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONANTS BULK HEAD ETC !!!

FUEL LINES IN VERY POOR CONDITION

L.P.G TANKS AND PIPE WORK IN POOR CONDITION

N/S MIRROR BROKEN

OIL LEAKS

PLAY IN N/S/F AND BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS ARE MISSING !!

STRONG ADVISE:FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN TO LIMITS

WEAR IN SUSPENSION BUSHES FRONT AND REAR !!

Pass 22 Dec 2012 174,069 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tractor joints leaking

underside of car corroded rear croxssmembers not holed repairs to chassis appear ok

Fail 20 Dec 2012 174,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tractor joints leaking

underside of car corroded rear croxssmembers not holed repairs to chassis appear ok

Fail 28 Nov 2012 174,050 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front tractor joints leaking

underside of car corroded lots of repairs to chassis appear ok

Pass 15 Jan 2011 169,972 miles

chassis surface rusting

crankshaft pulley running slightly distorted

engine noise

front and centre exhaust starting to rust

front brake hoses starting to perish

front door piller panels starting to rust

front exhaust slight leak

front hubs slightly damp and slight play

front stabiliser arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

handbrake slight binding

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside rear exterior door handle slight damage

nearside rear reflector slight damage

offside front shock absorber slightly damp

oil leaks

power steering damp

rear crossmember starting to rust

rear shock absorbers starting to rust

rear wheel bearings slight play

spare tyre is flat

suspension coil springs starting to rust

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Fail 9 Nov 2010 169,266 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

chassis surface rusting

crank shaft pulley running slightly distorted

engine noise

front and centre exhaust starting to rust

front brake hoses starting to perish

front exhaust slight leak

front hubs slightly damp

front stabiliser arm bushes starting to crack/ perish

offside front shock absorber slightly damp

oil leaks

power steering damp

rear crosmember starting to rust

rear wheel bearings slight play

suspension coil srings rusty

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Pass 11 Nov 2009 166,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front hubs damp

fuel pipes corrodingh

rear chassis corroding

rear shock covers corroded

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Fail 29 Oct 2009 166,026 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front hubs damp

fuel pipes corrodingh

rear chassis corroding

rear shock covers corroded

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Pass 3 Nov 2008 159,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre cross member step surport corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2008 159,004 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre cross member step surport corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2007 154,187 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2007 154,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2006 146,231 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 144,237 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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F317 PUV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 F317 PUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F317 PUV?

You can check the full history of F317 PUV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F317 PUV registered?

F317 PUV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1989.

Is F317 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F317 PUV shows 30 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F317 PUV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F317 PUV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

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