MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,262 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Corrosion appearing under vehicle
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight weep from front swivel joints
Central seat taken out so no seat belt check
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
smoking slightly
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
various oil leaks engine compartment
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
cab floor holed non prescribed areas
various oil leaks engine compartment
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
various oil leaks engine compartment
cab floor holed non prescribed areas
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front floor holed
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
brake pedal travel but does not hit floor
various plates welded to vehicle chassis
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind spring (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front floor holed
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
brake pedal travel but does not hit floor
various plates welded to vehicle chassis
Nearside Front FLOOR HOLED
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.3.3b)
VARIOUS WELDED REPAIRS TO VEHICLE CHASSIS
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Nearside Front FLOOR HOLED
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
VARIOUS WELDED REPAIRS TO VEHICLE CHASSIS
EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS TO VEHICLE CHASSIS
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS TO VEHICLE CHASSIS
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
front seat covers ripped and torn
n/s/f floor corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front seat covers ripped and torn
n/s/f floor corroded
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
both front seats ripped and torn
long travel on brake pedal
o/s/r chassis holed and corroded near rear panel
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
both front seats ripped and torn
long travel on brake pedal
o/s/r chassis holed and corroded near rear panel
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F655 BEX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 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 F655 BEX, 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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F655 BEX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1989.
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