MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,591 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
UNDERSIDE CORRODED
Appears to be slight wear and movement at N/S/R w/bearing
B/Discs getting abit corroded
Bonnet cable broken
Centre exhaust union getting abit loose
Excessive corrosion and holes at N/S/R end chassis areas (NOT within fail limits at time of test)
Front to rear chassis, crossmember and outriggers getting corroded
Hazard lights appear abit dim when operating
Slight freeplay at steering
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Appears to be slight wear and movement at N/S/R w/bearing
B/Discs getting abit corroded
Bonnet cable broken
Centre exhaust union getting abit loose
Excessive corrosion and holes at N/S/R end chassis areas (NOT within fail limits at time of test)
Front to rear chassis, crossmember and outriggers getting corroded
GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION STARTING TO GET ABIT POOR
Hazard lights appear abit dim when operating
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight freeplay at steering
Nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode.
Rear brake pads appear worn.
Slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing.
Slight play at steering drop arm ball joint.
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front and rear brake discs corroded.
Nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode.
Rear brake pads appear worn.
Slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing.
Slight play at steering drop arm ball joint.
ADVISE POSSIBLE FAULT WITH HORN CONTROL
Centre brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear propshaft missing
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front number plate condition
n/s/r tyre wall damage
o/s/r hub seal leak
park brake reserve travel
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front number plate condition
n/s wiper blade condition
n/s/f tyre wall damage
o/s/r hub seal slight leak
park brake reserve travel
engine oil leak
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
ADVISE FRONT PROPSHAFT BOLTS LOOSE
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F597 UDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 F597 UDE, 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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What year was F597 UDE registered?
F597 UDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1989.
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