MOT Status
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133,173 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
corrosion to under neath
oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
corrosion to underneath
oil leak
corrosion to underneath
oil leak
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion to underneath
oil leak
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
corrosion to underneath
power steering box has slight seepage
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
corrosion to rear chassis
exhaust system in poor condition
oil leak
two rear body mounts corroded both in front of nsr and osr wheels
exhaust system in poor condition
Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower bush in arm that attaches to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
exhaust system in poor condition
oil leak
Nearside Rear body surrport bar corroded
Offside Rear bump stop area corroded
OS wiper blade deteriorated
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
OS wiper blade deteriorated
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
REAR PROPSHAFT U/J HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear uj of front propshaft is extremley worn
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
rear number plate poor condition
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F496 YUM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 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 F496 YUM, 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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F496 YUM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1989.
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