MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides of 'A' bar crossmember and top of chassis (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner face OSR chassis at anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR chassis at anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR chassis at damper mounting (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Both sides of crossmember at fuel tank mounting (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides of rear crossmember (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner face of NSR chassis at mounting (6.6.6)
Front propshaft worn
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear seats not fitted
Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside (2.2.C.1c)
Engine oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear and offside rear (2.6.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)
Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin nearside front (2.5.A.3b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre nearside chassis (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember above rear axle (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear crossmember (6.6.6)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside (2.2.C.1c)
Engine oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear and offside rear (2.6.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)
Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns144 os206 = 30% (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle ns325 os64 = 80% (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside on chassis (2.4.A.3)
Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Both nearside tyres worn unevenly
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear seats and belts missing at time of test
Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Both nearside tyres worn unevenly
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear seats and belts missing at time of test
Both rear axle bump stops missing
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Both rear axle bump stops missing
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear chassis corroded. Non prescribed area
offside rear crossmember corroded. Non prescribed area
offside rear suspension bumpstop missing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
offside rear chassis corroded. Non prescribed area
offside rear crossmember corroded. Non prescribed area
offside rear suspension bumpstop missing
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F354 PPG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 F354 PPG, 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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F354 PPG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1989.
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