MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,834 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Rear axle leaking oil
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
rear axel leaking oil
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
wippers moving slow
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Oil misting on steering box
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake pipes heavily undersealed
Repair to battery box heavily undersealed
Wipers only working on one speed
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Oil misting on steering box
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake pipes heavily undersealed
Repair to battery box heavily undersealed
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both front bump stops missing
front brake discs rusty
n/s side panel bracket broken
slight oil misting around steering box
slight play in steering box
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front and rear ujs worn
slight play in steering box
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearside front tyre in poor condition
front number plate cracked
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
chassis showing sings of corroion
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
chassis showing sings of corroion
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F520 FRH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.
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 F520 FRH, 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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F520 FRH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.
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