MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,378 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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all four coil springs corroded
n/s and o/s chassie corroded and been painted
slight oil leaks
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
all four coil springs corroded
both front hubseals damp
fuel tank corroded
n/s and o/s chassie been painted
oil leaks
Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
steering damper bush deteriorated
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play movement in steering rod to drag link end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis corroded at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
steering damper bush deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from offside and nearside swivel housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside spring mounting areas corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside trailing arm mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded and has patch repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from offside and nearside swivel housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside spring mounting areas corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside trailing arm mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded and has patch repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre perished
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyres perished
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near rear trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front tyre perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyres perished
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
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F661 KAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc 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 F661 KAP, 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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F661 KAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1989.
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