MOT Status
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130,783 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Swivel joint has slight leak
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted Wheel is rubbing suspension arm (2.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted Wheel is rubbing suspension arm (2.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Swivel joint has slight leak
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil leak transfer box
slight oil leak steering box
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively spider diff end (6.1.7 (c) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively spider diff end (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
play in steering idlers
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
play in steering idlers
oil leak front axle
play in steering idlers
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))
oil leak front axle
play in steering idlers
FRONT AXLE OIL LEAK
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED ON WALLS OF TYRE
REAR AXLE OIL LEAK
SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR PROP SHAFT U/J JOINT
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING U/J JOINT ON STEERING SHAFT
nearside front tyre perrished
slight leak from rear axle
slight oil leak from front axle
slight play in steering idlers
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front no plate cracked
nearside front tyre perrished
slight leak from rear axle
slight oil leak from front axle
slight play in steering idlers
LIGHT SWITCH ON STEERING COLOMN SLIGHTLY LOOSE
OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAFED
SLIGHT WEEP OF FLUID FROM STEERING BOX
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
LIGHT SWITCH ON STEERING COLOMN SLIGHTLY LOOSE
OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAFED
SLIGHT WEEP OF FLUID FROM STEERING BOX
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flex (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner chassis panel (6.6.6)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded brak pipe front to rear to flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner chassis panel (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear back panel all along corroded (6.6.6)
LIGHT SWITCH ON STEERING COLOMN SLIGHTLY LOOSE
OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED
brake pipes corroded
corrosion to underside of vehicle
oil leak from front diff
slight play in front bearings
slight play in steering idlers
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
corrosion to underside of vehicle
oil leak from front diff
slight play in front bearings
slight play in steering idlers
brake pipes corroded
brake pipes corroded
front no plate damaged
play in steering idlers
underside of vehicle corroded
FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT INNER PAD
Fuel tank showing signs of possible leak
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Fuel tank showing signs of possible leak
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
allfour tyres perishing & getting close to legal limit
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
all tyres are perrishing /cracking close to limit
rear brake pipes rusting close to limit
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
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M589 AFL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 M589 AFL, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M589 AFL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1994.
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