MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
age related corrosion to vehicle
various oil leaks
age related corrosion to vehicle
damage at n/s of screen
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember corroded (6.6.6)
age related corrosion to vehicle
damage at n/s of screen
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box damp
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres cracked on tread
o/s front tyre cracked on tread
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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F159 HHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 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 HHH, 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 F159 HHH registered?
F159 HHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 1989.
Is F159 HHH safe to buy?
The MOT history for F159 HHH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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