MOT Status
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160,774 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front tyres cracking
Slight wear at front panhard rod bushes
Stonechip damage to windscreen
Various corrosion around chassis
Various oil leaks around engine
Both front and offside rear tyres cracking
Offside front indicator slightly discoloured
Slight oil leaks around rear outer hubs
Slight wear at front lower shock absorber bushes
Stonechip damage to windscreen
Underside of vehicle in dirty condition
Various corrosion around chassis
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases After downpipe (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both front and offside rear tyres cracking
Offside front indicator slightly discoloured
Slight oil leaks around rear outer hubs
Slight wear at front lower shock absorber bushes
Stonechip damage to windscreen
Underside of vehicle in dirty condition
Various corrosion around chassis
CLUTCH OPERATION STIFF.
ENGINE AUXILIARY DRIVE BELTS IN POOR CONDITION AND LOOSE.
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HEAVILY CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD SECTIONS.
OFFSIDE REAR BODY SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED.
OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE.
POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKING SLIGHTLY.
REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED AND SWOLLEN.
STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
CLUTCH OPERATION STIFF.
ENGINE AUXILIARY DRIVE BELTS IN POOR CONDITION AND LOOSE.
FRONT PROP-SHAFT U.J'S HEAVILY WORN.
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HEAVILY CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD SECTIONS.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER HUB SEALS LEAKING OIL.
OFFSIDE REAR BODY SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED.
OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE.
POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKING SLIGHTLY.
REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED AND SWOLLEN.
STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.
Rear tyres cracking and various splits in tread
Stonechip damage to windscreen
Various corrosion around chassis sections
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear tyres cracking and various splits on tread
Stonechip damage to windscreen
Various corrosion around chassis
Offside front and rear indicator lenses slightly discoloured
Slight oil leak around power steering box
Stonechip damage to windscreen
Various oil leaks around engine
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside front and rear indicator lenses slightly discoloured
Slight oil leak around power steering box
Stonechip damage to windscreen
Various oil leaks around engine
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s chassis brace damaged and corroded
o/s and n/s front brake discs pitted
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s chassis brace damaged and corroded
o/s and n/s front brake discs pitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
starter motor faulty
Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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F980 ORY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 F980 ORY, 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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F980 ORY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1989.
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