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102,261 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all central bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension.
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various Corrosion On Chassis And Suspension.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes. Strong Advisory! (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All Springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Upper. (5.3.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes. Strong Advisory! (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All Springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear Upper. (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All Springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear shock absorbers deteriorated ( bushes perished )
all suspension springs corroded
suspension and steering rubber dust covers deteriorated
various brake pipes rusty and deteriorated
Rear shock absorbers deteriorated ( bushes perished )
all suspension springs corroded
suspension and steering rubber dust covers deteriorated
various brake pipes rusty and deteriorated
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front brake discs deteriorated
Offside Rear wheel has a slight bind (possible wheel cylinder leaking
exhaust deteriorated and tail pipe has a slight leak of exhaust gasses
fluid leak engine area
steering arm rubber dust covers deteriorated
various brake pipes corroded
all brake pipes rusty
back box of exhaust has a hole in the tailpipe
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
all brake pipes rusty
back box of exhaust has a hole in the tailpipe
exhaust system corroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Slight play in front suspension arm bushes
rear trailing arm bushes perishing
slight corrosion to rear chassis rail both sides
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint on top of axle (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine is leaking oil
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine is leaking oil
rear hubs leaking oil
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
rear hub seals slightly leaking
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
rear hub seals slightly leaking
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
nearside front body has slight corrosion
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
chip in windscreen
nearside rear bumpstop missing
slight cracking to both front brake flexis
slight play in steering coupling
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
chip in windscreen
nearside rear bumpstop missing
slight cracking to both front brake flexis
slight play in steering coupling
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
avisory items still apply
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steering drop arm gaiter split
advisory items still apply
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
drag link end doot damaged
front prop play in shaft
n/s front seat in poor condition
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F938 WEL 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 57.6%.
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 F938 WEL, 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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F938 WEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 1989.
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