MOT Status
ValidMileage
169,750 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 4 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear back uj
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 4 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear back uj
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all tyres perrished
o/s wiper sweep slightly small
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Battery insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F179 XHG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 F179 XHG, 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 F179 XHG registered?
F179 XHG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1989.
Is F179 XHG safe to buy?
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