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F8 XMB

1992 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

189,241 mi
Last recorded189,241 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 XMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 189,241 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 189,240 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame bj rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 187,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Dec 2019 186,616 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside

Fail 19 Dec 2019 186,614 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Dec 2018 185,694 miles

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 23 Nov 2018 185,688 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rod mounting to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm-body to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounts to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to whole of underside, chassis, axles,all suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2017 183,392 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IN HEAVY STATE OF CORROSION

Fail 3 Oct 2017 183,390 miles

Battery insecure BATTERY TRAY HOLED AND CORRODED (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS OUTRIGGER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS OUTRIGGER (2.4.A.3)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IN HEAVY STATE OF CORROSION

Pass 14 Jun 2016 180,887 miles

General light corrosion to chassis.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre hose, over axle. (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 7 Jun 2016 180,886 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering box drop arm. (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

General light corrosion to chassis.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre hose, over axle. (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2015 178,255 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre poor on wall

Pass 28 Aug 2014 177,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

near side and off side front floors corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 177,094 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

near side and off side front floors corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 176,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 171,874 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 171,874 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 167,606 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 167,591 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 161,956 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 155,437 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 147,950 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 138,894 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 138,894 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 131,718 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 131,543 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Propshaft component defective

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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F8 XMB is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 F8 XMB, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F8 XMB is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 1992.

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