MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,907 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
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))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tow bar fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Tow Bar Fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
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))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper 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 engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all coil springs corroded
front bumper / bullbar and grill damaged
handbrake lever has high travel
rear brake discs in poor condition
rear gearbox mount broken
vehicle underbody corroded
Offside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all coil springs corroded
front bumper / bullbar and grill damaged
handbrake lever has high travel
rear brake discs in poor condition
rear gearbox mount broken
vehicle underbody corroded
Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
all coil springs corroded
bad engine oil leak
rear prop shaft universal joint has play
vehicle under body corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
all coil springs corroded
bad engine oil leak
rear universal joint worn and has play
vehicle underbody corroded
1x offside main beam not working
both front and both rear springs corroded
engine has an oil leak
front number plate cracked
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
vehicle underbody corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear beam x5 (6.6.6)
1x offside main beam not working
both front and both rear springs corroded
engine has an oil leak
front number plate cracked
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
vehicle underbody corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
advise fog lamp fitted but not working
advise mud under vehicle
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
handbrake needs adjusting
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
osf hub seal weaping
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
osf hub seal weaping
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
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Q339ANJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Q339ANJ, 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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Q339ANJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 May 1989.
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