MOT Status
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Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury FOOT STEP (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DIFF. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fixing nuts adrift on gearbox
Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fixing nuts adrift on gearbox
all brake discs rusty
aux belts slightly perished
chassis rusty
exhuast system rusty
nearside rear bump stop missing
various oil leaks
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
all brake discs rusty
aux belts slightly perished
chassis rusty
exhuast system rusty
nearside rear bump stop missing
various oil leaks
Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas
Fluid leak, but not excessive Front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
No reversing lights
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wipers come on with mainbeam or lights on with hazzards?
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas
Fluid leak, but not excessive Front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
No reversing lights
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wipers come on with mainbeam or lights on with hazzards?
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulk head/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff and front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front bumper supports rusty
rear chassis and suspension has surface corrosion
rear trailing arm bushes perished
slight leak at steering box
slight leak from front diff
slight oil leaks
small stone chips in screen
Front bumper supports are rusty.
Nearside Front Body mount to floor rusty.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front shocks weeping
o/s/f brake hose perished
rear suspension bushes perished
rear wiper blade split
slight engine and gearbox oil leaks
slight leak at steering box
slight leak from power steering reservoir
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
stone chips in windscreen
both front shocks weeping
front diff input seal leaking
n/s/f track rod end slight play
o/s/f brake hose perished
rear suspension bushes perished
rear wiper split
slight engine and gearbox oil leaks
slight leak from power steering reservoir
stone chips in screen
both front tyres slightly perished
both rear tyres slightly perished
oil leak
slight leak both front hubs
slight leak from the steering box
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both front tyres slightly perished
both rear tyres slightly perished
oil leak
slight leak both front hubs
slight leak from the steering box
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas
Oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas
Handbrake high
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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L289 UJC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 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 L289 UJC, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L289 UJC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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