MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,044 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear uj on front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering arm from box has excessive play. (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight play in drag link bush
Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/side rear (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/side front (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/side front (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working o/side rear (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working rear (1.1.C.1d)
Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function o/side front (2.7.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/side rear (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/side front (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/side front (4.1.E.1)
o/side steering link slight play
slight weep from steering box
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working o/side rear (1.3.2b)
o/side steering link slight play
slight weep from steering box
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
RH Rear Brake Binding Very Slightly
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
RH Rear Brake Binding Very Slightly
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all tyres perishing.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust rusty
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F944 OEB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 F944 OEB, 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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F944 OEB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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