MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,994 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s front door handle inner stiff to open
o/s rear door stiff to open from out side
Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s front door handle inner stiff to open
o/s rear door stiff to open from out side
center transfer box oil leak
Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f door stiff to open from inside
o/s/r door only opens from one handle
rear diff leaking
rear fuel tank corroded
slight oil leak engine
Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
center transfer box oil leak
o/s/f door stiff to open from inside
o/s/r door only opens from one handle
rear diff leaking
rear fuel tank corroded
slight oil leak engine
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s swivel joint slight oil leak
non obligitory mirror missing
rear o/s door only opens from inside
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
centre front seat removed
corrosion around rear bump stops
corrosion by o/s/f door hinge
corrosion on both chassis rails
corrosion on rear body and around o/s/f seat belt point
front brake discs worn
front spot lights insecure
n/s/f sphere leaking
o/s/f door not opening every time
o/s/f inner door handle adapted
o/s/r door cannot be opened from outside
rear seats slightly insecure
sidesteps bent but no jagged edges
slight dampness around fuel tank and no.1 injector
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
centre front seat removed
corrosion around rear bump stops
corrosion by o/s/f door hinge
corrosion on both chassis rails
corrosion on rear body and around o/s/f seat belt point
front brake discs worn
front spot lights insecure
n/s/f sphere leaking
o/s/f inner door handle adapted
o/s/r door cannot be opened from outside
sidesteps bent but no jagged edges
slight dampness around fuel tank and no.1 injector
inner edge of n/s/f tyre perished
oil leak from engine
power steering fluid from pump
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both front spheres leaking
corrosion in various parts of chassis
front and rear axles leaking
fuel leak from fuel pump
side stepsin permanent down position slightly jagged
slight fuel leak around tank
Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both front spheres leaking
corrosion in various parts of chassis
front and rear axles leaking
fuel leak from fuel pump
inner edge of n/s/f tyre perished
oil leak from engine
power steering fluid leak from pump
side steps in permanent down position slightly jagged
slight fuel leak around tank
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
fuel leaks at tank & fuel pump
n/s/f tyre wall badly cracked
oil leaks front & rear axles ,steering box,
corrosion on o/s sill
front spheres slightly leaking
no. plate lights dim
slice in o/s/r tyre
slight leak from power steering pump
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
both rear axle bump pads missing
no seat belts fitted on bench seats at rear
oil leaks front and rear of engine and gearbox
n/s/f door check strap off body
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F409 UDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F409 UDE, 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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F409 UDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1989.
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