MOT Status
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85,372 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
rear crossmember showing sign off corossion near tow bar fixings
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
n/s rear chassis leg holed at rear
rear crossmember corroded but more than 30cm from component.
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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F159 GRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 F159 GRM, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of F159 GRM?
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What year was F159 GRM registered?
F159 GRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 1989.
Is F159 GRM safe to buy?
The MOT history for F159 GRM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F159 GRM have outstanding finance?
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