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161,512 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis/x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear patch repair on chassis cross member not fully welded all the way round
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central out rigger corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central out rigger corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box leaking oil drop[ arm seal. (2.1.1 (e) (i))
gearbox mounting bolt missing o/s
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely binding not free turning. (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely not free turning binding. (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central out rigger corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported not secured on o/s/f strut area (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central out rigger corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member showing signs of corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box leaking oil drop[ arm seal. (2.1.1 (e) (i))
gearbox mounting bolt missing o/s
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
chassis has slight corrosion all over
parking brake has long travel
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper, and is rubbing on spring (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
chassis has slight corrosion all over
parking brake has long travel
rear fog lamp switch intermittant not working
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion to nearside rear axle metal brake pipe
rear fog lamp switch intermittant not working
corrosion to nearside front chassis
corrosion to nearside front floor pan holed
corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe
offside front axle radius arm bush worn
offside front drop arm ball joint play and gaiter perished
play in offside and nearside front swivel housings
play in steering box
play in steering colume upper lower universal joints
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to nearside front chassis
corrosion to nearside front floor pan holed
corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe
offside front axle radius arm bush worn
offside front drop arm ball joint play and gaiter perished
play in offside and nearside front swivel housings
play in steering box
play in steering colume upper lower universal joints
bolt loose on front offside radius rod front mount
bolts not fitted properly on offside gearbox mounting
corrosion to both offside and nearside center out riggers
corrosion to offside fronty body mount
corrosion to rear axle brake pipes
offside headlamp unit not fiited correctly
poor repair to floor pan on nearside front
possible fuel leaking from tank area
rear body step broken
rear number plate de-laminating
slight damage to both front seat belts
slight play in drop arm ball joint
slight play in offside track rod end
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
bolt loose on front offside radius rod front mount
bolts not fitted properly on offside gearbox mounting
corrosion to both offside and nearside center out riggers
corrosion to offside fronty body mount
corrosion to rear axle brake pipes
offside headlamp unit not fiited correctly
poor repair to floor pan on nearside front
rear body step broken
rear number plate de-laminating
slight damage to both front seat belts
slight play in drop arm ball joint
slight play in offside track rod end
borderline play in offside front wheel bearing
corrosion to all metal brake pipes
corrosion to complete main chassis
slight play in offside track rod end
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
corrosion to all metal brake pipes
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advance signs of corrosion on rear crosmember
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advance signs of corrosion on rear crosmember
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PROPSHAFT BOLTS LOSE
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
off side rear bump stop missing.
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F987 EKP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 F987 EKP, 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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F987 EKP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.
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