MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,910 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
all four coil springs corroded
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
all four coil springs corroded
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear outrigger corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Oil leak ()
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Oil leak ()
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Oil leak hub ()
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Oil leak hub ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipes corroded
Oil leak n/s/r
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipes corroded
Oil leak n/s/r
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
imbalance on rear brakes
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
imbalance on rear brakes
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
imbalance on rear brakes
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/r seat belt damaged
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear 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)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
o/s/r seat belt damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F649 LCD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 F649 LCD, 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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F649 LCD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.
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