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Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive multiple places (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt diff ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive multiple places (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
BOTH A-pillars corroded.
Coil spring corroded ALL 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH inner surface corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Universal joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated On top of diff/rear axle. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))
Both A pillars corroded.
Coil spring corroded ALL 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Both--ends of chassis rail/under bumper corroded.
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lights dim.
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated On top of rear axle. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Of axle/differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Marked with chalk. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear step mounting weak
ns and os front outer hub seal leaking
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear step mounting weak
ns and os front outer hub seal leaking
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine, steering and front hubs have slight oil leaks
Front bulkhead area becoming corroded
rear suspension arms corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine, steering and front hubs have slight oil leaks
Front bulkhead area becoming corroded
rear suspension arms corroded
All coil springs corroded
Front bulkhead area becoming corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak around engine, and steering components, and slight leak from front hubs
Rear suspension A arms corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
All coil springs corroded
Front bulkhead area becoming corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak around engine, and steering components, and slight leak from front hubs
Rear suspension A arms corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside wiper blade torn on edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
all four body mount areas corroded and weak and holed
offside front floor corroded and holed by body mount
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
all four body mount areas corroded and weak and holed
offside front floor corroded and holed by body mount
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both number plates becoming discoloured
Both wiper blades torn on edges
Possible slight diesel leak at injection pump
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
front panor rod slight play in bushes
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
various oil leaks under side of vehicle
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F497 SPA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 F497 SPA, 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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F497 SPA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.
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