MOT History from tests of lpg LAND ROVER DEFENDERs year 1989

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Pass percent:55.75%

(The average a lpg LAND ROVER DEFENDER year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:513 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	38
Brake pipe excessively corroded	28
Registration plate lamp issues	24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	23
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	21
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	10
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Registration plate issues	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	5
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	5
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	3
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	2
Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed \|5.2.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	2
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin \|2.5.A.3b\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative \|4.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both front panhard bushes \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush`s at axle x2 \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush`s at axle x2 \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation \|1.1.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Centre Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported under drivers foot well \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported chasis leg[blue] \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened \|3.6.A.2b\|	1
Offside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail under wheel arch \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play steering arm \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel corrded \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg holes x2 \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer rigger area \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan area \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D mounting bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D mounting bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Battery insecure BATTERY INSCEURE \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside brake disc contaminated by grease \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.1.4c\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Trailer electrical socket insecure \|1.9.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front brake excessively fluctuating	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Towbar component fractured \|6.6.1\|	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Towbar component excessively corroded \|6.6.1\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Inner 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))	1
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))	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Rear Towbar component excessively corroded \|6.6.1\|	1
Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing \|2.5.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear arm \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear arm \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and out rigger excessively corroded... \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at tailpipe \|7.1.2\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases perforated at rear axle \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Steering column flexible coupling insecure \|2.1.5\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Emissions not tested rear exhaust silencer excessively holed \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint A frame \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment \|1.1.6 \|c\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))	1
Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A FRAME BALL JOINT COVER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in door shut \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Centre Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear center a frame \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear chassis legs and rear cross member in more than one place \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both center body mounts were it mouts too main chassis \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play \|2.5.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Radius arm locating pin insecure \|2.4.G.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre brake drum locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1

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MOT History from tests of lpg LAND ROVER DEFENDERs year 1989

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