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153,835 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint on end of drop arm cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in sphere (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in sphere (6.1.7 (c) (i))
BOTH FRONT AXLE SWIVEL JOINTS ARE LEAKING
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting CROSS MEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT AXLE SWIVEL JOINTS ARE LEAKING
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside has some surface corrosion
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint on steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint on steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Oil leak Diff Pinion Oil Seal Leaking
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Joint on Drop Arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Bonnet stay missing
Front Oil leak Diff Pinion Leaking
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Joint on Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Hinge on Bonnet Broken
Bonnet stay missing
Front Oil leak Diff Pinion Leaking
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Joint on Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Hinge on Bonnet Broken
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F18 FUN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F18 FUN, 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 F18 FUN registered?
F18 FUN is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.
Is F18 FUN safe to buy?
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