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187,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with side light (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))
Horn not working Switch broken (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer chassis at trailing arm bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Door hinge mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Does not stay on when in park light position (4.2.2 (a))
Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Exhaust system corroded and has slight leak of exhaust gasses.
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside front floor corroded.
Oil leak.
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Exhaust system corroded and has slight leak of exhaust gasses.
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside front floor corroded.
Oil leak.
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Body in poor condition.
Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel tank damp.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front seat belt buckle damaged but still working.
Nearside front swivel hub leaking.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside front seat belt buckle damaged but still working.
Offside rear axle leaking.
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
chassis in a poor condition
nearside front body mount corroded
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
nearside front body mount corroded
Both Rear Tyres Perished
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both Rear Tyres Perished
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front door pillars corroded.
chassis corroded at various places esp at rear.
small hole n/s rear chassis.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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F676 VCV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 F676 VCV, 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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F676 VCV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1989.
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