MOT Status
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114,902 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded All four springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Swivel has slight movement/wear
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Flooring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning The belt is loose and frayed (2.1.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded All four springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Swivel has slight movement/wear
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Flooring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested transmission parking brake seized on (1.2.1 (g))
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub has minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Hub leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe to reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal slightly spongy
Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Mid row of seats ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering resevoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seatbelt mount area corroded
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine,rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section and o/s manifold (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion to centre 'x'member (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 'X'member/chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 'X'member/chassis (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corrosion to centre 'x'member (6.1.B.2)
both front seat belts slightly damaged/frayed
Nearside Rear 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)
both front seat belts slightly damaged/frayed
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front number plate satisfactoey to day
steerind box slight leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
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F425 DCY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 F425 DCY, 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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F425 DCY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 1989.
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