MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,034 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear 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))
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front rod at steering box end (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front rod at n/s wheel (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt rear seat belt side facing seat (5.2.2a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead out rigger member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel bearing excessive movement (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement g bar chassis mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member /chassis (6.6.6)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre cut on sidewall
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose G bar rear bolt (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead below servo (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering wheel retaining device missing one bolt missing (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Tyre cut on sidewall
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. (5.3.1b)
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both rear lenses white (1.1.A.3e)
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both engine mtgs split (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust pipe rubbing against front prop shaft,
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust pipe rubbing against front prop shaft,
Oil leak
Both front compliance bushes splitting
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear fog light switch intermittantly inop
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Both front compliance bushes splitting
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear fog light switch intermittantly inop
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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 Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
general under body corrosion damp steering pipes under body muddy
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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F869 UCF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 F869 UCF, 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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F869 UCF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 1989.
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