MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,065 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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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F225 LFT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 F225 LFT, 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 F225 LFT registered?
F225 LFT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.
Is F225 LFT safe to buy?
The MOT history for F225 LFT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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