MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,949 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear axle bad play in pinion
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp no brake lights and all side lights flash when u brake (4.2.3 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
rear axle bad play in pinion
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
drivers mirror cracked
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
gearbox has play
nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing
water leak
drivers mirror cracked
engine oil leaks
rear axle leaking oil
slight leak from steering box
front prop shaft uj worn
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front prop shaft uj worn
Oil leak
no rear seat belts fitted seats for occasional use only
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
no rear seat belts fitted seats for occasional use only
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
bad oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
rear shock absorber lower bushes loose fitment
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F781 PBC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 F781 PBC, 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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F781 PBC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1989.
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