MOT Status
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199,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All tyres perished
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Bumper corroded
Offside Front Hub seal leaking slightly
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tow bar corroded
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
All tyres perished
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Bumper corroded
Offside Front Hub seal leaking slightly
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tow bar corroded
All tyres perishing
Oil leaks
tow bar corroded
All tyres perishing
Offside Front Hub seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
All tyres perishing
Offside Front hub seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
All tyres perishing
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front hub seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger and side rail (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak ()
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, 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 Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT HUB SEALS †SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH DRAG LINK ENDS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F330 XSJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 F330 XSJ, 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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F330 XSJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1989.
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