MOT Status
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99,930 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Door slam damage (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Above rear axle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Damage from door slam (5.2.2a)
Central Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Above rear axle (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Damage from door slam (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Light damage from door slam (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front bumper missing at time of test
Front windows have high level of tint
Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Front bumper missing at time of test
Front windows have high level of tint
Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
various oil leaks
various points of corrosion throughout - nothing yet excessive in a prescribed area
vehicle fitted with offroad tyres
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
rear section of exhaust missing
various oil leaks
various points of corrosion throughout - nothing yet excessive in a prescribed area
vehicle fitted with offroad tyres
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general chassis corrosion
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
2 x front flexi hoses cracking
2 x rear bump stops missing
o.s door mirror glass cracked ( not distorting view to rear )
o.s.r braje slighly binding
oil evident around transmission brake back plate
slight play in drop arm and n.s draglink joints
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
2 x front flexi hoses cracking
2 x rear bump stops missing
o.s door mirror glass cracked ( not distorting view to rear )
o.s.r braje slighly binding
oil evident around transmission brake back plate
slight play in drop arm and n.s draglink joints
Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Centre Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Outer Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F418 URL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 F418 URL, 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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F418 URL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.
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