MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,276 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s + o\s front foot wells rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside side step rusty
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n\s + o\s (5.3.2 (c))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front prop shaft uj worn
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember full of filler. all rust has been covered. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking.
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Slight weep front hub seal
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Slight weep front hub seal
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both tramp bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Start of corrosion around crossmember/ body mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Slight play both swivel hubs
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis/body mounts / bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both tramp bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Start of corrosion around crossmember/ body mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Slight play both swivel hubs
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis/body mounts / bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
addvise near side front brake disc inner face
all four tyres cracking
drivers side lower bulk head corroded not surviley weakend
fuel tank corroded and damp , not leaking of test
near side front wheel slight oil leak
wipers donot part automaticly to base of windscreen
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
addvise near side front brake disc inner face
all four tyres cracking
drivers side lower bulk head corroded not surviley weakend
fuel tank corroded and damp , not leaking of test
near side front wheel slight oil leak
wipers donot part automaticly to base of windscreen
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside rear bump stop starting to deteriorate.
nearside trye tread and wall slightly cracked.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside rear bump stop starting to deteriorate.
nearside trye tread and wall slightly cracked.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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F5 FOJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 F5 FOJ, 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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F5 FOJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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