MOT Status
ValidMileage
144,500 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension rod likely to become detached front panhard rod (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Body has slight corrosion Body and chassis are corroded with evidence of numerous previous welding repairs (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Oil leak The engine drips oil when running and requires attention ! ()
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides of vehicle (2.7.4)
Removing the ignition key does not switch the engine off (via separate switch) therefore the vehicle is capable of being driven with the steering lock engaging. Potentially dangerous ! Advise correcting
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/75 R16 120/116S (4.1.E.1)
Body has slight corrosion Body and chassis are corroded with evidence of numerous previous welding repairs (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/75 R16 120/116S (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Oil leak The engine drips oil when running and requires attention ! ()
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides of vehicle (2.7.4)
Removing the ignition key does not switch the engine off (via separate switch) therefore the vehicle is capable of being driven with the steering lock engaging. Potentially dangerous ! Advise correcting
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
body has slight corrosion
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F165 AAH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 F165 AAH, 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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F165 AAH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 1989.
Is F165 AAH safe to buy?
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