MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,955 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Corrosion on rear exhaust tail pipes
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion on rear exhaust tail pipes
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front passenger door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)
All G BAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
All G BAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Surface rust on chassis Oil coated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil coated underside
Oil coated underside
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Seat belts fitted protective covers Oil coated main chassis and brake pipes Drag link end replaced
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Both front seat belts fitted with sleeves
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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F203 BKA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 F203 BKA, 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 F203 BKA registered?
F203 BKA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 1989.
Is F203 BKA safe to buy?
The MOT history for F203 BKA shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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