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130,755 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak from engine
Oil leak from gearbox
Oil leak rear diff
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak from engine
Oil leak from gearbox
Oil leak rear diff
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component 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)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
U J on front prop worn.
both swivel pins joints leaking slightly.
nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage wearing.
number plate light cover cracked.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside front swivel joint pitted
oil leak
rear floor corroded and holed
suspension bushes deteriorating
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F599 JHS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 F599 JHS, 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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F599 JHS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.
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