MOT Status
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315,930 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front swivel seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box and pump (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front swivel seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box and pump (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Cross (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Wheel bearing has excessive play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear crossmember corroded
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front number plate deteriating
Non Standard motif and rear number plate
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Slight oil loss from left hand swival hub
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Right hand front flasher lamp colour fading
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering arm drop arm ball joint boot split
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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F106 ETH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 F106 ETH, 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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F106 ETH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is F106 ETH safe to buy?
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