MOT Status
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Coil spring corroded all four affected. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four are cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
General corrosion
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak top hose
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
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))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub swivel assembly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Propshaft u/j on front axle joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on rear axle. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Propshaft u/j on front axle joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on rear axle. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front slight corrosion around shock absorber mounting.
Fuel system component leaking around fuel pump. (7.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front slight corrosion around shock absorber mounting.
n/s/f and o/s/f outriggers corroded.
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f and o/s/f outriggers corroded.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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F836 JDM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 F836 JDM, 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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F836 JDM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1989.
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