MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,012 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
possible diesel leak from pump , not leaking at time of test
slight leak from steering damper
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
possible diesel leak from pump , not leaking at time of test
slight leak from steering damper
Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear propshaft rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose front propshaft front flange bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer worn through on chassis (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prophaft front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
possible diesel leak from pump , not leaking at time of test
slight leak from steering damper
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To n/s front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To o/s front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Possible diesel leak from pump not leaking at time of test
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft both universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft both universal joints small amount of play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
o/s door check strap missing
possible diesel leak from pump not leaking at time of test
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Prop shaft likely to become detached rear propshaft loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft both universal joints small amount of play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
o/s door check strap missing
possible diesel leak from pump not leaking at time of test
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
diesel around injector pump , not leaking at time of test
o/s door check strap not attatched to body
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
check strap not attatched o/s door
diesel around injector pump not leaking at time of test
n/s door cannot be opened from inside unless lock button held up
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind spring (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers (8.3.1b)
Slight oil leak on steering damper
axle swivel pitted and seal leaking
axle swivel pitted and seal leaking
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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F599 SDX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 F599 SDX, 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 SDX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1989.
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