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Both front tyre treads feathered
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe (caliper) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Both front tyre treads feathered
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe (caliper) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Offside Front Bulk head excessively corroded and holed. Not within a prescribed area
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
X2 rear body mount prescribed areas corroded and holed. Body secure
Central Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Kinked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bulk head to floor excessively corroded and holed
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body mount area excessively corroded and holed. Still secure
Nearside Rear Step insecure
Offside Front Bulk head to floor excessively corroded and holed
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body mount area excessively corroded. Still secure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all chassis slightly corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing excessively worn U.J worn (2.2.2 (b))
all chassis slightly corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe various areas - ON LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front axle locating arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle locater arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre crossmember holed and corroded but body secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas chassis both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))
handbrake travel
steering uj's under bonnet worn - ON LIMIT
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded tube nut excess corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by axle tie rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture tube nut corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened webbing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe various areas - ON LIMIT (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front axle locating arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle locater arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre crossmember holed and corroded but body secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas chassis both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))
handbrake travel
steering uj's under bonnet worn - ON LIMIT
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Trailing arm bolt- cut threw with grinder (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked in yellow. inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Bottom shocker mount- cut threw with grinder (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both front- on radius arms (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed All (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box idle arm (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link-rod (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering top and bottom (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function broken (2.7.2a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Center seat mounting loose
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front chassis frame slightly corroded
Nearside rear chassis frame slightly corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front tyre perished/cracked and slightly out of shape
Offside rear chassis frame slightly corroded
Oil leak
Oil sump corroded
Slight seepage from offside front swivel housing.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Center seat mounting loose
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front chassis frame slightly corroded
Nearside rear chassis frame slightly corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front tyre perished/cracked and slightly out of shape
Offside rear chassis frame slightly corroded
Oil leak
Oil sump corroded
Slight seepage from offside front swivel housing.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Whole of vehicle chassis slightly corroded
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Whole of vehicle chassis slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Drag link ball joint dust cover insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Slight corrosion to rear valance
Various body mounting prescribed areas slightly corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight corrosion to body mountings and chassis rail.
Slight play in rear torsion bar ball joint.
Steering drop arm gaitor split.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight corrosion to body mountings and chassis rail.
Slight play in rear torsion bar ball joint.
Steering drop arm gaitor split.
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F916 HEA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 F916 HEA, 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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F916 HEA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1989.
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