MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,737 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
dampness around steering box
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion to chassis rails and floorpans
dampness to steering box and pump
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine has diesel spillage ? no signs of leak
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
bodywork floorpans heavilly corroded
drivers door check strap missing
font drive axle pinion has a large amount of play
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
exhaust in poor codition
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
front axle tiebar bushes worn
o/s/f tyre cracking to outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general chassis surface corrosion.
slight brake bind on offside rear.
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearside rear light guard is loose.
p.a.s belt noisey on full lock.
steering damper bushes are worn.
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearside rear light guard is loose.
steering damper bushes are worn.
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
both front hub seals are weeping.
both nearside chassis outriggers are corroded by body mounts and offside centre outrigger is corroded.
dampness number 4 injector.
dip/main switch spring action weak.
nearside front shock absorber mounting cone is corroding.
nearside rear sidelight/brake light/indicator/reflector partly obscured by light gaurd.
rear axle a-frame centre mount and front bushes are worn.
steering damper bushes are worn.
surface corrosion to chassis.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Parking brake performance poor
Slight pull on front brakes
Some corrosion in nearside rear outrigger
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F579 RJH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 F579 RJH, 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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F579 RJH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 1989.
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