MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,042 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
FUEL TANK IS CORRODED
Fluid leak, but not excessive VARIOUS OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet secondary device not working
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bushes missing (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Steering component fractured to the extent that steering is affected Steering linkage connecting front hubs insecure and bent (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet secondary device not working
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet cable is stiff in operation
Emissions not tested due to silencer leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing Rod clamp bolts are missing allowing play (2.1.3 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
Bonnet cable is stiff in operation
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
speedometer bounces
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp switch / wiring faulty (1.1.A.3f)
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stays on (1.3.2f)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel sideways (2.1.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (7.1.2)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
speedometer bounces
N/s/f tyre perished
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leaks
steering damper bush has slight play
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
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)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
1o/s front tyre sidewall cracking.2.o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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F59 GMA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 F59 GMA, 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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F59 GMA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1989.
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