MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,914 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All tyres close and perished
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
All tyres close and perished
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (2.4.A.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake fluid level low
gearbox/transfer box leak
nearside & offside front hub/axle seals leaking
nearside & offside front tyres cracking
nearside rear tyre cracking
offside wiperblade split
oil leak
unable to open boot
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake fluid level low
gearbox/transfer box leak
nearside & offside front hub/axle seals leaking
nearside & offside front tyres cracking
nearside rear tyre cracking
offside wiperblade split
oil leak
unable to open boot
Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all tyres slightly perished
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all tyres slightly perished
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
All tyres slightly perished
Engine running rough
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Fluid around both front main universal ball joints. Not considered excessive
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Small amount of fluid weepage around both rear hub backplates, recommend inspection
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle excempt from requiring fog lamp, hazards and side repeaters
Weld repairs present all over chassis
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Front & Rear hub seals slightly weeping
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside rear tyre starting to crack
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
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XUJ 389T is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 1978 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 59,439 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 XUJ 389T, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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XUJ 389T is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1978.
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