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Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective middle box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj of the rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective middle box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj of the rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chasis out rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front 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))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Tube (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Drop arm loose (2.3 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Rear crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Shaft broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Intermediate drop arm insecure drop arm loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Drag Link End Boot Split
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Slight Oil Leak On Steering Box
Slight Play In Steering Damper Bush
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
All Tyres Wearing Unevenly
Drag Link End Boot Split
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Slight Oil Leak On Steering Box
Slight Play In Steering Damper Bush
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight Play In Steering Damper Bush
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Slight Play In Steering Damper Bush
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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T189 XYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.3%.
Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 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 T189 XYA, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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T189 XYA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 July 1999.
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