MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,655 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake fluid slightly low
engine oil leak
exhaust corroding
fluid leak around steering box and gear transfer box,
nearside front axle seal leaking
nearside rear tyre tread low
nearside washer partly blocked
signs of diesel leak around diesel pump cleaned of and is not leaking at time of test
slight play in nearside rear bearing
slightly smokey on idle
steering damper bush worn
unable to open offside rear door from the outside handle
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
nearside washer partly blocked
nearside rear tyre tread low
brake fluid slightly low
engine oil leak
exhaust corroding
fluid leak around steering box and gear transfer box,
nearside front axle seal leaking
signs of diesel leak around diesel pump cleaned of and is not leaking at time of test
slight play in nearside rear bearing
slightly smokey on idle
steering damper bush worn
unable to open offside rear door from the outside handle
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
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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F144 SPU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 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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How do I check the history of F144 SPU?
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What year was F144 SPU registered?
F144 SPU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1989.
Is F144 SPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for F144 SPU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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