MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
front tie rd bushes worn
o/s/r hub seal leaking.
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
front tie rd bushes worn
o/s/r hub seal leaking.
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (3.6.C.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear reflector missing both sides (1.5.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake back plate has oil dripping from it
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured lenses faded (1.1.A.3e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play hub (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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front.tyres.perished.
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front axle reaction rod bushes worn
n/s wear in n/s swiel hub top bearing
o/s and n/s front tyres perished and low in tread
o/s front axle reaction rod rear bush worn
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play in n/s front hub
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play in n/s front hub
An item not tested (Manual)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F838 DWR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 F838 DWR, 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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F838 DWR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1989.
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