MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()
bonnet secondary retaining device missing
gearbox and rear axle breather pipes insecure
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected o/s bulkhead (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led lights fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led lights fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()
bonnet secondary retaining device missing
gearbox and rear axle breather pipes insecure
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
rear hardy-spicer on rear propshaft worn
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
rear hardy-spicer on rear propshaft worn
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Oil leak
slight seepage of oil from king pins
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Oil leak
Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
slight oil leak from nearside front sphere
Slight leak from front hub seals
Front brake discs worn.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake discs worn.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake disc back plates corroded
rear axle bump stops missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F105 TDG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 F105 TDG, 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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What year was F105 TDG registered?
F105 TDG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.
Is F105 TDG safe to buy?
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