MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All steel underside brake pipes greased
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Several small blows (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body outrigger below floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside chassis condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wipers slow
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis close to trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main inner rail close to trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective End torn (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main inner rail close to trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective End torn (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear chassis getting corroded/holed by crossmember
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured mount on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front two bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear chassis getting corroded/holed by crossmember
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front suspension turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) missing Hand brake pads missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected Bolt missing from steering box (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front suspension turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Coolant leak water pump ()
Front pads wearing thin
Oil leak oil pressure switch ()
rear suspension bushes perished
under body corrosion
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
damp around power steering reservoir + pump
front brake flexi hoses perishing
play in front wheel bearings
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F933 RWS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 F933 RWS, 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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F933 RWS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.
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