MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,857 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine oily
n/s/f bulkhead rusty
steering box oily
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by o/s/f trailing arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
engine oily
n/s/f bulkhead rusty
steering box oily
Nearside Front head light pattern poor
Nearside Front wiper linkage worn
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
handbrake long travel
steering box damp
Nearside Rear hub oily
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box damp
rusty behind heat box
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints have slight blow (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear slight oil leak from back plate
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded flooring/ seat mounting box (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by steering damper (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints have slight blow (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear slight oil leak from back plate
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both rear shock absorber covers corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak present
rear uj has slight play
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
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)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak present
rear uj has slight play
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Oil leak
battery tray badly corroded
rear exhaust corroded
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Oil leak
battery tray badly corroded
n/s/f swivel joint leaking
rear exhaust corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both sills been welding from before now surface corrsion
slight engine oil over the car underneath
surface corrsion underneath
surface corssion all over the rear floor
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both sills been welding from before now surface corrsion
slight engine oil over the car underneath
surface corrsion underneath
surface corssion all over the rear floor
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
chassis rusty
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
chassis rusty
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear cross member holed and very badly corroided
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear cross member holed and very badly corroided
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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RIG 6523 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RIG 6523, 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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RIG 6523 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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