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109,689 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slower to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp hazards coming on when indicating switch faults (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Front axle propshaft front U.J.. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all coming on if brake light is applied in conjunction with an indicator. (4.4.3 (b))
Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Front axle propshaft front U.J.. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Axle insecure such that stability is impaired Axle support bush (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Centre rear diff ball joint boot deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Wheel has slight bind
Offside Both dust cap/wheel centres missing
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Hubs damp
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Hubs damp
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both front tyres cracking
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both front tyres cracking
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
very bad oil leak
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
very bad oil leak
n/s/f road wheel damaged
o/s and n/s headlamp aims deteriorated
o/s and n/s/f metal brake pipes corroded
o/s/f seatbelt webbing damaged
o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
rear axle diff ball joint rubber boot deteriorated
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s/f road wheel damaged
nearside front Trailing arm has play in bush
o/s and n/s headlamp aims deteriorated
o/s and n/s/f metal brake pipes corroded
o/s/f seatbelt webbing damaged
o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
rear axle diff ball joint rubber boot deteriorated
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
exhaust has part of the system deteriorated
headlamp aims deteriorated
o/s and n/s/f coil spring towers corroded
o/s and n/s/f metal brake pipes corroded
o/s anf n/s/r cross axle metal brake pipes corroded
o/s/f seat bealt webbing damaged
rear brake hose has corrosion to ferrules
rear chassis / rear crossmember corroded
exhaust has a leak of exhaust gases
exhaust has part of the system deteriorated
front propshaft bolt / bolts loose
lower steering u-j appears worn
n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded
o/s/f seatbelt webbing worn / damaged
rear chassis corroded
steering system has free play detected at steering wheel
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust has a leak of exhaust gases
exhaust has part of the system deteriorated
front propshaft bolt / bolts loose
lower steering u-j appears worn
n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded
o/s/f seatbelt webbing worn / damaged
rear chassis corroded
steering system has free play detected at steering wheel
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
brake pipes corroded
o/s steering boot split
towbar mounting area corroded
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
brake pipes corroded
o/s steering boot split
towbar mounting area corroded
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension coil springs corroded
chassis and chassis outrigers corroded
rear brakes noisey
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension coil springs corroded
chassis and chassis outrigers corroded
rear brakes noisey
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
both front tractor joints damp
n/s/r tyre damaged
o/s/r tyre perished
both front tractor joints damp
both rear tyres aged
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/r road wheel oil contaminated †both front trackter joints oil contaminated
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F581 RJH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 F581 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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F581 RJH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 July 1989.
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