MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,798 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
surface rust
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
oil leak from engine and differentials .
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
oil leak from engine and differentials .
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside and offside slight corrosion wheel arches
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
the chassis is coroded in varius points
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
the chassis is coroded in varius points
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F833 NSP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F833 NSP, 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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What year was F833 NSP registered?
F833 NSP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.
Is F833 NSP safe to buy?
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