MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,964 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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 Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
slight play in both uj,s on rear prop shafts
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
centre exhaust mounting has repair taped
front chassis bar gearbox protector has surface rust and holed ( not structured chassis part)
offside rear chassis has surface corroison
steering box wet but no visable leak front nearside tyre near limit front seat belt slight frayed but not damaged
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
steering box wet but no visable leak front nearside tyre near limit front seat belt slight frayed but not damaged
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.
both front propshaft ujs have slight play.
both wiper blades slightly split.
front registration plate incomplete but still visible.
n/s seatbelt frayed but still strong.
steering box damp with oil.
transfer front seal weaping oil.
various light underbody corrosion.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.
both front propshaft ujs have slight play.
both wiper blades slightly split.
front registration plate incomplete but still visible.
n/s seatbelt frayed but still strong.
steering box damp with oil.
transfer front seal weaping oil.
various light underbody corrosion.
as per advisory notice issued 24/01/2007 with vt30.
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
electrical wire looped around exhaust front pipe.
engine, power steering pump + trackter joints damp with oil.
front registrtion plate incomplete but not affecting numerals.
n/s wing mirror glass cracked.
various light corrosion around bodywork.
various light under body corrosion.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F391 EAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 F391 EAW, 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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F391 EAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 1989.
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