MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,145 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower door hinge starting to corrode on body anchor point
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Lower door hinge starting to corrode on body anchor point
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play at lower front near side suspension arm bush
under boddy and chassis corroded o/s/f floor corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play at lower front near side suspension arm bush
under boddy and chassis corroded o/s/f floor corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leaks on both front hubs
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak on engine
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system corroded.
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside and offside front and nearside rear hub seals slightly leaking.
offside wiper torn.
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system corroded.
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside and offside front and nearside rear hub seals slightly leaking.
offside wiper torn.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Centre Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
r/h/f door bottom hinge anchorage weakening.
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F213 TDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F213 TDE, 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 F213 TDE registered?
F213 TDE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 1989.
Is F213 TDE safe to buy?
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