MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,149 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general heavy surface corrosion to chassis . all suspension and steering components
two very small holes to chassis
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
two very small holes to chassis
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak engine ()
Propshaft universal joint worn rear prop rearmost u/j ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
h.c. only just met limit
Rear reflector missing both rear (1.5.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
h.c. only just met limit
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
n/s/f floor pan corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
n/s/f floor pan corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s/r bump stop missing
Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/r door not opening
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/r door not opening
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
rear seat back latches poor ,both outer mirror damaged ,horn poor ,fog switch sticky
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
rear seat back latches poor ,both outer mirror damaged ,horn poor ,fog switch sticky
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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F958 RBP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 F958 RBP, 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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F958 RBP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.
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