MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,560 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Oil leak
n/s/f axle/hub seal leaking
n/s/r bump stop missing
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
n/s/f axle/hub seal leaking
n/s/r bump stop missing
n/s/r bump stop missing
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
chassis rusted but not holed
temp repair to rear exhaust
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
chassis rusted but not holed
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
chassis rusty but not holed
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust rusty and just passed test
rear bump stops missing
rear light lenses starting to fade
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front hubs slightly leaking oil
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
o/s/r lower chasis leg has small rust hole
front and rear prop shaft u/j worn
n/s/f upper swivel joint has slight play
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
front and rear prop shaft u/j worn
n/s/f upper swivel joint has slight play
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F501 TDD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 F501 TDD, 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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What year was F501 TDD registered?
F501 TDD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1989.
Is F501 TDD safe to buy?
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