MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,669 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both rear hub seals slight weep
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
N/S/F swivel hub seal slightly weeping
O/S/F & O/S/R & N/S/R tyres perishing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust emits whit smoke at tickover.
fuel tank has damp staining, but no visible leaking.
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
propshaft defective
steering joint dust cover split/missing
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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F183 TFA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 F183 TFA, 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 F183 TFA registered?
F183 TFA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1989.
Is F183 TFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for F183 TFA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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