MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak rear diff leaking ()
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
all tyre side walls perishing
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
all tyre side walls perishing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside front and both rear tyres show signs of aging
rear seats and belts removed
several oil leaks including rear gearbox seal and both steering balls
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
nearside front and both rear tyres show signs of aging
rear seats and belts removed
several oil leaks including rear gearbox seal and both steering balls
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F753 TBP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,465cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 F753 TBP, 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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F753 TBP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.
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