MOT Status
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63,777 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Trailer electrical socket insecure Flap / cover missing (4.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Trailer electrical socket insecure Flap / cover missing (4.10 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed and offside front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt immediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
All four tyres have minor age cracking
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
All four tyres have minor age cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
All four tyres have age cracking
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion to offside front inner arch
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper union and offside rear caliper union (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
All four tyres have age cracking
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion to offside front inner arch
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all iner pads (3.5.1g)
Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
all tyres perished
iner wings corrodid
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
osf inner wheelarch corroded
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
osf inner wheelarch corroded
offside rear brake disc scored
play in rear diff bearing
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front propshaft 2x u/joints excess play
offside rear brake disc scored
play in rear diff bearing
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
bonnet loose at offside
o/s wiper spindle worn
oil leak at steering box
Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F144 ENW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 F144 ENW, 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 F144 ENW registered?
F144 ENW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1989.
Is F144 ENW safe to buy?
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