MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,759 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked and rubbing spring (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper link front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis outrigger (chalked ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in front of rear wheel (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper link front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in front of n.s.r wheel (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front brake discs heavily corroded
front to rear and o.s.f brake pipes corroded
n.s.r antiroll bar link ball joint worn
position lamp switch faulty
rear antiroll bar mountings worn
Offside Rear brake drum backplate excessively corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
chassis corroded
condition of rear door
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Power steering component fouling pipe on steering column (2.1.5 (e) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
chassis corroded
condition of rear door
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out riger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Trailing arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all door frames corroded
bodywork corroded
brake pedal travel
chassis corroded
offside front chassis corroded and holed
Central Front Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)
Central Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint A frame (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system fouling on oil cooler pipes (2.2.D.2a)
Front Trailing arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all door frames corroded
bodywork corroded
brake pedal travel
chassis corroded
offside front chassis corroded and holed
CHASSIS CORRODED
CROSS MEMBER CORRODED
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush MARKED (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush MARKED (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CROSS MEMBER MOUNT (6.1.B.2)
ALTERNATOR BELT SPLITTING
CHASSIS CORRODED
CROSS MEMBER CORRODED
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
nearside front,offside front,nearside rear,offside rear body outriggers corroded
nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
nearside front,offside front,nearside rear,offside rear body outriggers corroded
nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F492 YCX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.
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 F492 YCX, 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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F492 YCX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 1989.
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