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146,081 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door aperture to floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail supporting floor running across vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door aperture to floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box area, benefit of doubt given (2.1.5 (a))
service brake only just meets required figure
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door aperture to floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail supporting floor running across vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door aperture to floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area, benefit of doubt given (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
General chassis corrosion
Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pitman arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play Pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump area (7.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Fuel pipe leaking Centre of vehicle above chassis rail (7.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
General chassis corrosion
Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pitman arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play Pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Body corroded in several places
Chassis corroded in several places.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Power steering pump pipe leaking slightly from union.
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Bonnet release handle damaged/opening bonnet difficult.
Both rear bump stops missing
Both rear shock absorbers poor.
Cetre body mounts crossmember corroded.
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Near side front brake disc poor.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Bonnet Release handle Broken - Difficult To open.
Both front brake discs pitted.
Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Bonnet Release handle Broken - Difficult To open.
Both front brake discs pitted.
Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
corrosion on rear crossmember
slight play in steering box
steering box weeping
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion on rear crossmember
slight play in steering box
steering box weeping
corrosion on offside front brake pipe to flex
nearside rear chassis leg close to corrosion limit near crossmember
no seat belts fitted to boot seats
power steering pump weeping
rear centre seatbelt not visible to test
slight freeplay detected at steering wheel
surface corrosion on both rear chassis legs
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear bump stops missing
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear bump stops missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear bump stops missing
:A: frame bushes worn rear suspention
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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F603 KDM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 F603 KDM, 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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F603 KDM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 1989.
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