MOT Status
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Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affects headlight (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affects headlight (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak gearbox ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking pump (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak gearbox ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both h/lights deteriorated.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
rear spot light on all time, both h/lights deteriorated, bottom hose rubbing on lower st. column, brake pipes corroded, rear fog light warning light on when in reverse.
o.s.f. tractor joint weep, brake pipes rusty - front/rear, rear s/absorber mounts worn, coil springs corroded.
Offside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
p.a.s. box weep, o.s.f. tractor joint weep, brake pipes corroded- f&r ,rear s/absorber top mounts worn, coil springs corroded.
coil springs corroded, all brake pipes corroded, oil leaks - engine, p.a.s. pump area, o.s. tractor joint, o.s.r. bump stop missing, rear s/absorber bushes worn.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
coil springs rusty, o.s.r. n.s.r. o.s.f. & n.s.f. brake pipes rusty,weep p.a.s. box, engine oil leaks, weep o.s.f. tractor joint, o.s.r. bump stop missingrear s/absorber bushes worn.
oil leak eng.rear brake pipes corroded, rear bump stop missing, rear brake imbalance.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak engine, rear brake pipes corroded, o.s.r. bump stop missing, rear prop. u/j worn.
Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
o/s/r tyre mishaped/. slight leak from o/s/f hub area/.
brake pedal rubber worn
front brake flexi hoses are perishing
headlamp switch feels worn
offside rear tire is wearing on inner part of tread
play in steering coupling top universal joint
rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes are worn [both sides]
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower 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 Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
brake pedal rubber worn
front brake flexi hoses are perishing
headlamp switch feels worn
offside rear tire is wearing on inner part of tread
play in steering coupling top universal joint
rear propshaft front bolt has snapped off at park brake drum end
rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes are worn [both sides]
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
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F930 CHC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 F930 CHC, 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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F930 CHC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 February 1989.
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