MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NEEDS NEW LAMP (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FUEL TANK MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body pillar so insecure that load stability or security is likely to be seriously impaired DOOR FRAME (6.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body pillar so insecure that load stability or security is likely to be seriously impaired DOOR FRAME (6.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected BUSH ON STEERING DAMPER (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tank mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
power steering belt loose
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes next to cross member (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both joints on prop front drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes next to cross member (2.1.5 (a))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both joints on prop front drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear back plate damp
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
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 Rear back plate damp
o/s side step front brecket loose
slight movement n/s/f hub
Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower 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 Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
exhaust cracked
propshaft insecure
servo pipe perished
Front hub seals damp
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear axle corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front hub seals damp
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear axle corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
corrosion to under side of vehical
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to under side of vehical
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
chassis been excessively welded
chassis covered in under seal
dampness around power steering box
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
chassis been excessively welded
chassis covered in under seal
dampness around power steering box
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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F586 BWO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 F586 BWO, 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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F586 BWO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1989.
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