MOT Status
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136,735 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear radius arm bush (5.3.4 (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))
Slight leak from nearside front swivel joint
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top side chassis rail in front of a frame crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Movement in swivel hub
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
No fan cowling
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Under brake master cylinder (4.11 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Movement in swivel hub
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
No fan cowling
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
multiple patches of welding have been carried out good and strong
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and differentials leaking oil slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox front and rear diff and steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
coolant pipe rubbing on steering
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
coolant pipe rubbing on steering
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
cooling fan exposed
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
cooling fan exposed
n/s front chassis leg corroded but not structual
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F365 GEA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F365 GEA, 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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F365 GEA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1989.
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