MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,938 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
rear x member area corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
rear x member area corroded
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
UNDER BODY CORROSION
CHASSIS RUSTY
CHASSIS RUSTY
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front swivel hub leaking slightly
Oil leak ()
slight play in steering box
underside of vehicle showing lots of surface corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
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)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front swivel hub leaking slightly
Oil leak ()
slight play in steering box
underside of vehicle showing lots of surface corrosion
slight movement in nearside front track rod end
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
P.A.S. Box damp
P.A.S. Pot area damp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front bulkhead corroded by wiper arm
offside front hub damp
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside front hub slightly damp
steering box slightly damp
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F693 LVJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 F693 LVJ, 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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F693 LVJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1989.
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