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Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre cross rail mount / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear support corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross bar (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey arm bush deteriorated / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail / bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey arm bush deteriorated / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail / bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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Nearside B pillar / Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting
Nearside Front A pillar / Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail / bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security B pillar / Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail / bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor brace bar excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside B pillar / Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting
Nearside Front A pillar / Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail / bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security B pillar / Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail / bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor brace bar excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded front to rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / Tyre size 235/70R16 106T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to inner tyre wall / Deteriorated / Tyre size 235/70R16 106T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail corroded / bump stop and spring mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / Tyre size 235/70R16 106T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / Tyre size 235/70R16 106T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail corroded / bump stop and spring mount areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater light intensity reduced
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering UJ worn (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front pitman arm ball joint cover deteriorated/split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to inner side wall (not in excess of requirements)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
back uj on front propshaft worn
rear diff seal leaking
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
back uj on front propshaft worn
rear diff seal leaking
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
wirin g insulation damaged and wiring exposed
power steering pump noisy
slight play in steering drop arm ball joint
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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F58 MAA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F58 MAA, 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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F58 MAA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 July 1989.
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