MOT Status
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust leaks
steering drop arm play/gaiter
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))
slight body/chassis corrosion
slight movement in the steering box drop arm ball joint
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
slight body corrosion
Coil spring corroded all four Coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight oil leak
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
steering centre drag link ball joint has slight movement
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall
Offside Front hub has slight seepage of grease
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all tyre showing signs of deterioration
rear diff upper attachment ball joint gaiter split
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall
Offside Front hub has slight seepage of grease
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all tyre showing signs of deterioration
rear diff upper attachment ball joint gaiter split
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front prop shaft rear uj worn
nsf tyre perished
osf hub oil seal leaking
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front prop shaft rear uj worn
nsf tyre perished
osf hub oil seal leaking
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake warning light on
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
near side rear door wont open
several suspension / axle components rusting
towbar removed
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
near side rear door wont open
several suspension / axle components rusting
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F619 SMU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 F619 SMU, 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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F619 SMU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 1989.
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