MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,019 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
tyres starting to crack
Brake fluid low
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Slight play in steering box
n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake fluid low
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Slight play in steering box
n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
n/s/f tyre cracking
o/s/f door hinge worn and loose
o/s/f tyre cracking
o/s/f washer not working
o/s/r door does not open
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
n/s/f tyre cracking
o/s/f door hinge worn and loose
o/s/f tyre cracking
o/s/f washer not working
o/s/r door does not open
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both rear bump stops missing
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both rear bump stops missing
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F993 SHU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 F993 SHU, 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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F993 SHU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 1989.
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