MOT Status
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235,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))
vehicle modified for off road use
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chip in windsreen
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
chip in windscreen
chip in windscreen
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside indicator comes on (4.2.3 (c))
chip in windscreen
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
PAS steering box is moist
chassis in general is corroded
general oil leaks
nearside middle body mount corroded
nsf hub oil leak
osf and nsf wheel bearings have light play
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded osf,nsf,osr (3.6.B.2c)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr suspension damper (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr chassis (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PAS steering box is moist
chassis in general is corroded
general oil leaks
nearside middle body mount corroded
nsf hub oil leak
osf and nsf wheel bearings have light play
front tyres wearing inner edges
ns mirror glass deteriated
nsf and nsr body mounts and areas corroded
nsr chassis rail corroded
osr chassis rail corroded to mot limits
pas box slight leak
slight front wheel bearing play
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front tyres wearing inner edges
ns mirror glass deteriated
nsf and nsr body mounts and areas corroded
nsr chassis rail corroded
osr chassis rail corroded to mot limits
pas box slight leak
slight front wheel bearing play
Nearside body mount stay rusted.
front prop.rear u/j has slight play.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (7.1.2)
Nearside body mount stay rusted.
front prop.rear u/j has slight play.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front hub seals slight leak
nsr body stay corroded
osf body floor corroded
rear brake discs corroded
rear exhaust box and hangers deteriated
slight PAS pipes leak in engine bay
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front hub seals slight leak
nsr body stay corroded
osf body floor corroded
rear brake discs corroded
rear exhaust box and hangers deteriated
slight PAS pipes leak in engine bay
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust rubbers perished
nsr body outrigger corroded
nsr brake pipe poorly fitted
rear brake discs corroded
both front hub seals leaking
nsr body mount corroded
steering free play close to limit
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front hub seals leaking
both front wheel bearings light roughness
nsr body mount corroded
steering free play close to limit
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake disc/s scored
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake disc/s scored
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear 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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F48 KYJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 F48 KYJ, 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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F48 KYJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1989.
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