MOT Status
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174,697 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion in vehicle
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Underside of vehicle slightly corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside showing signs of corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush A frame bush worn (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near side and off side middle outriggers corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to trailing arm (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.6.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement going to the axle x2 (2.4.G.2)
Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
battery box is corroded
front propshaft front u/j is worn
front sections of chassis are corroding
n/s and o/s centre outriggers are corroded
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
battery box is corroded
front propshaft front u/j is worn
front sections of chassis are corroding
n/s and o/s centre outriggers are corroded
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
drop arm joint cover perished
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
1. handbrake not resting in off position fully when released.
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F59 GWE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 F59 GWE, 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 F59 GWE registered?
F59 GWE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1989.
Is F59 GWE safe to buy?
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