MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
295,866 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all brake pad securing pins appear worn rec! inspection
both front coil springs corroded
both front passenger & driver seat deteriorating
rear bump stops missing
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength transverse (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
all brake pad securing pins appear worn, recommend brake inspection
both front coil corroded
both passenger and driver seats deteriorated
cable fouling steering shaft underbonnet
o/s/f repeater lamp slight insecure
rear bump stops missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
hole drivers floor pan
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear axle ball joint cover slightly deteriorated
Hole in drivers floor pan
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear half shaft loose
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn stabiliser bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear axle ball joint cover slightly deteriorated
Hole in drivers floor pan
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear half shaft loose
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front hub seal slightly leaking
Nearside Front power steering hose temporarily secured
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
drivers floor pan corroded
rear axle swivel joint rubber slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front hub seal slightly leaking
Nearside Front power steering hose temporarily secured
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
drivers floor pan corroded
rear axle swivel joint rubber slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front hub seal slightly leaking
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Rear axle swivel joint rubber split
drivers floor pan corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal near pump (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front hub seal slightly leaking
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Rear axle swivel joint rubber split
drivers floor pan corroded
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Axle (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F688 JTA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 F688 JTA, 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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F688 JTA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 1989.
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