MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,392 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front number plate slightly damaged
rear diff oil leak
rear exhaust corroding
rear suspension components corroding
oil leaks
rear underside corroding
vehicle just pass smoke test
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
battery light on
front number plate damaged
front wiper blades split just clear screen
off side front inner brake pad looks low
rear diff oil leak
rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
battery light on
front number plate damaged
front wiper blades split just clear screen
off side front inner brake pad looks low
rear diff oil leak
rear exhaust corroded
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
trailer socket faulty
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
a posts rusty
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
a posts rusty
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
a posts rusty
front reg plate crack
outriggers rusty
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both A posts rusty
both indicator repeater lens fadeing \ just pass
front reg plate cracked
leak from steering pump and reservoir
side faceing rear seats not fitted with belts
side facing rear seats not ever been fitted with seat belts
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion in both a posts
front reg plate cracked
Oil leak
brake hoses rusty
front plate cracked
slight leak from n\s\f hub seal
temp repair to n\s a post
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front numberplate cracked
o\s and n\s a posts rusty\tape over sharp edges
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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F140 SPU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 F140 SPU, 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 F140 SPU registered?
F140 SPU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 1989.
Is F140 SPU safe to buy?
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