MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,728 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tow bar panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Towbar is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front piller corroded not within testable items
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear diff area damp
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
both front hubs leaking grease
diesel tank area damp
exhaust deteriorating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
offside and nearside front hubs damp will need attention soon
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre perished / split / cut inbetween tread patterns but not deep enough to reach ply or cords at this time
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre perished / split / cut inbetween tread patterns but not deep enough to reach ply or cords at this time
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre perished / split / cut inbetween tread patterns but not deep enough to reach ply or cords at this time
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre perished / split / cut inbetween tread patterns but not deep enough to reach ply or cords at this time
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside rear tyre slight cut outer sidewall
power steering pipe damp
rear cross member corroding
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight dampness power steering pipes
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
slight dampness nearside front hub seal
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F148 MDV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 F148 MDV, 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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F148 MDV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 May 1989.
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