MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,623 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
VEHICLE MODIFIED FOR OFF ROAD USE
Vehicle modified
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X Members (6.1.1 (c) (i))
vehicle modified
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
powersteering belt loose
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
powersteering belt loose
Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
under body corrosion
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
under body corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak on gearbox
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside and offside front tyres have damage to sidewalls
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A18 FCU is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 A18 FCU, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A18 FCU registered?
A18 FCU is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1988.
Is A18 FCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for A18 FCU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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