MOT Status
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99,405 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under trays and engine covers fitted
wet conditions
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front steering arm dust cover perishing
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Central Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front steering arm dust cover perishing
Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Sticker in windscreen, not preventing drivers view
Sharp edges around front head lamps
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively From steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side lights turn off when indercators operated (4.2.3 (c))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Sticker in windscreen, not preventing drivers view
Sharp edges around front head lamps
Slight play in steering wheel
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Steering locking device missing steering arm (2.2.C.1g)
slight play in steering wheel
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on front arm (2.4.G.2)
flashers not cancelling
steering wheel fitted not original and as play in wheel itself recommend fitting correct wheel
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket failed (3.6.B.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering wheel not tight and wobbles (2.2.A.1a)
flashers not cancelling
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
extensiv under body corrosion
o/s/f reflector missing
Battery tray corroded
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Excessive bearing noise coming from auxiliary belt area
Battery tray corroded allowing battery to fall through to road
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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LEW 155P is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 LEW 155P, 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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What year was LEW 155P registered?
LEW 155P is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1989.
Is LEW 155P safe to buy?
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