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ExpiredMileage
110,436 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel tank slightly loose Rear tank support/outrigger corroded. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished. 205/80r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank slightly loose Rear tank support/outrigger corroded. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished. 205/80r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive General oil leaks engine,gearbox,both diffs,pas box &pipe, n/s/f swivel hub. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are perishing. 205/80r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not clearing center of screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Lights not staying on. (4.2.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive General oil leaks engine,gearbox,both diffs,pas box &pipe, n/s/f swivel hub. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are perishing. 205/80r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
N/S swivel hub leaking.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are perishing. 205/80r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
N/S swivel hub leaking.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are perishing. 205/80r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))
engine bay misting in oil
front + rear coil springs corroded
front numberplate deteriorated
surface corrosion underside attacking components
wiper blades deteriorating
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
engine bay misting in oil
front + rear coil springs corroded
front numberplate deteriorated
surface corrosion underside attacking components
wiper blades deteriorating
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
body has general corrosion
front number plate damaged/deteriorated
intermittent fault with indicators (hazards)
engine bay misting in oil
suirface corrosion underside attacking components
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush axle both upper and lower bushes worn shrouds corroded , (5.3.2 (c))
1,oil leaks underside generally/ 2,surface corrosion evident attacking king components.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
body is generally corroded
engine is leaking oil
front bumper is corroded
rear axle top stabiliser arm, near side bush is worn
reverse light not working
steering box is weeping oil
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play and close to a failure (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both drivers door hinges have corrosion in prescribed area but structurally sound
both rear axle stabiliser arm front bushes are worn and nearside is close to a failure
rear exhaust mount is loose
whole chassis has excessive surface corrosion
all exhaust clamps are loose or broken, screen is chipped
engine is leaking oil, steering box drop arm end is worn, brake pedal is low, brake pipes across rear axle are corroded, front to rear brake pipe is corroded
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all exhaust clamps are loose or broken, screen is chipped
engine is leaking oil, steering box drop arm end is worn, brake pedal is low, brake pipes across rear axle are corroded, front to rear brake pipe is corroded
steering box drop arm end is worn and near to a failure, brake imbalance to near side front
steering linkage shocker is damp, front to rear brake pipe is corroded and near to a failure, rear step and mount is corroded, rear brake flexi hose is contaminated with oil, centre exhaust joint is blowing
washer jet is missing and water only reaches screen when car is driven on the road, brake pedal is spongy, screen is chipped, steering box is weeping oil, engine is leaking oil, off side downpipe joint clamp is insecure,
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
steering box drop arm end is worn and near to a failure, brake imbalance to near side front
steering linkage shocker is damp, front to rear brake pipe is corroded and near to a failure, rear step and mount is corroded, rear brake flexi hose is contaminated with oil, centre exhaust joint is blowing
washer jet is missing and water only reaches screen when car is driven on the road, brake pedal is spongy, screen is chipped, steering box is weeping oil, engine is leaking oil, off side downpipe joint clamp is insecure,
both rear shocker upper and lower bushs are worn, both rear shocker covers are corroded, steering box is leaking, front diff leaking oil
offside front door pillar corroded and close to failure, offside rear chassis rail/crossmember is corroded, rear exhaust mount inscure, engine leaking coolant(rad), rear diff leaking oil, engine leaking oil
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
both rear shocker upper and lower bushs are worn, both rear shocker covers are corroded, steering box is leaking, front diff leaking oil
offside front door pillar corroded and close to failure, offside rear chassis rail/crossmember is corroded, rear exhaust mount inscure, engine leaking coolant(rad), rear diff leaking oil, engine leaking oil
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake imbalance on limit
offside seat belt frayed, offside top door hinge/piller corroded, engine leaking oil, steering system worn, steering idler ball joint worn, both front steering hub balls leaking
front brake imbalance on limit
offside seat belt frayed, offside top door hinge/piller corroded, engine leaking oil, steering system worn, steering idler ball joint worn, both front steering hub balls leaking
front to rear, rear brake pipe corroded and close to failure, rear shocker cover corroded and broken
steering damper bush excessivly worn, offside steering arm ball joint and gaitor split, offside and nearside hub bearing excessivly worn and close to failure
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front to rear, rear brake pipe corroded and close to failure, rear shocker cover corroded and broken
steering damper bush excessivly worn, offside steering arm ball joint and gaitor split, offside and nearside hub bearing excessivly worn and close to failure
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
drivers seat belt is starting to fray, chip in screen, off side front diff seal is leaking, both rear shockers outer casing is corroded
Screen is chipped †Front pads are very low
Front pads are low
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F819 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.
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 F819 TDU, 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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F819 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 1989.
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