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154,864 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Bulkhead corroding
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside and offside chassis corroded by gearbox crossmember
Nearside front chassis outrigger corroding
Nearside rear hub damp
Offside rear trailing arm front bush starting to unbond
Oil leak
Play in nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings
Power steering pump damp
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside and offside chassis corroding by crossmember
nearside front chassis outrigger corroding
slight oil leak on nearside rear hub
slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
slight play in rear propshaft rear uj
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front brake pads getting low
nearside tracta joint damp
rear brake pads getting low and discs corroding
rear chassis/chassis crossmember heavily corroded
rear shock absorber dust covers missing
signs of oil leak from neasrside rear hub
slight play in offside rear hub bearing
slight wear in rear propshaft rear uj
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
covers on rear shock absorbers missing and shafts starting to corrode
front trailing arm bushes slightly worn
nearside rear chassis starting to corrode
offside headlamp glass slightly damaged
slight play in rear wheel bearings
wiper linkage slightly worn
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
covers on rear shock absorbers missing and shafts starting to corrode
front trailing arm bushes slightly worn
nearside rear bump stop missing
no split pin in rear axle a frame ball joint nut
offside headlamp glass slightly damaged
rear chassis starting to corrode
slight play in rear wheel bearings
slight wear in nearside drag link end
spare wheel slightly insecure
wiper linkage slightly worn
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust mounts deteriorating
offside rear chassis corroding
rear propshaft uj worn
rear shock absorber dust covers missing
slight oil leak from nearside rear hub seal???
slight play in rear wheel bearings
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight leak on front swivels
underside dirty
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F917 PYR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 F917 PYR, 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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F917 PYR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 1989.
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