MOT Status
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152,641 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear suspension stone chipped
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front hub seals leaking slightly
number plate lamp holder damaged
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion
number plate lamp damaged
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box insecure steering damper (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion
number plate lamp damaged
Both front axle swivel joins leaking
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub outer cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front step mountings corroded
number plate lamp damaged
vehicle leaning to offside
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play arm from steering box to nearside hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure arm to axle (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm to axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Both front axle swivel joins leaking
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub outer cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front step mountings corroded
number plate lamp damaged
vehicle leaning to offside
all front axle bushes worn
front swivel joint leaking
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering component casing not properly attached damper bush missing (2.1.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
all front axle bushes worn
front swivel joint leaking
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm off steering box (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all poly bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all poly bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
dip switch fault
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all poly bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all poly bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
dip switch fault
Both front swivel joint leaking slightly
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged fouling air pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front swivel joint pitted and leaking slightly
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle lower suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle top centre mounting (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front swivel joint leaking slightly
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged fouling air pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
slight corrosion to rear chassis leg and cross member
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
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M89 ENL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 M89 ENL, 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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M89 ENL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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