MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,997 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO DETIORATE
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front air intake cover missing
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Rear tyre tread age cracking
STRONG ADVISE CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED AND GETTING WEAK
engine weeping oil
power steering belt noisey advise replacement as this could in future effect the power steering
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of front axle (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member and rear chassis legs and rear tow bar security (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO DETIORATE
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front air intake cover missing
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise early replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Rear tyre tread age cracking
STRONG ADVISE CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED AND GETTING WEAK
engine weeping oil
power steering belt noisey advise replacement as this could in future effect the power steering
AILTHOUGH NEW TRACK ROD END FITTED AND IS TIGHT. THE TAPERED SHANK IS SITTING HIGH AND ADVISE KEEP WATCH TO MAKE SURE IT IS SECURE
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front air intake cover missing
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front drivers door closeure could be better
Offside door stay detached
REAR OF CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODEING ADVISE CLEAN AND PROTECT
all suspension rubbers ageing
engine oiley
play in steering wheel due to play in track rod end
turbo heatshield loose
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front air intake cover missing
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front drivers door closeure could be better
Offside door stay detached
REAR OF CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODEING ADVISE CLEAN AND PROTECT
all suspension rubbers ageing
engine oiley
play in steering wheel due to play in track rod end
turbo heatshield loose
n/s/f headlight image could be better
n/s/r bump stop missing
rear o/s chassis swollen and getting weak
slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
transmission has a lot of free play
underbody has heavy surface rust
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
light switch could be more possitive
n/s/r suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play sphere swivel joint (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
light switch could be more possitive
n/s/r suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exh temp repaired with cable ties
general underbody corrosion
misting of oil on diesel fuel pump
o/s/f outer hub oil seal just weeping
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
altenator light brightens when engine revs increase
exhaust strap temp repair
front diff leaking oil
n/s/r bump stop missing
o/s/f headlight reflector getting poor
suspension rusting and body starting to corrode
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
altenator light brightens when engine revs increase
exhaust strap temp repair
front diff leaking oil
headlight switch, fog light switch,and indicatorswitch could be more possitive in action
n/s/r bump stop missing
o/s/f headlight reflector getting poor
suspension rusting and body starting to corrode
all balljoint boots perishing advise early replacement
chassis rusting
drivers doorcard loose
slight leak on both steering spheres
wipers could be better
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r bump stop missing
oil leaks
suspension rusting
underbody rusting
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r bump stop missing
oil leaks
suspension rusting
underbody rusting
Oil leak
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
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F540 SHK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 F540 SHK, 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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F540 SHK is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1989.
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