MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,158 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine,gearbox and front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion next to wiper blade
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness 4 inches (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
N/S FLOORPAN CORRODED
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
N/S FLOORPAN CORRODED
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion to rear crossmember and n/s/f outrigger
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion to rear crossmember and n/s/f outrigger
damage to drivers door and door trim panel loose
damage to passenger door
hole and corrosion at o/s cab floor/front bulkhead
n/s/r shock absorber shroud corroded
rear chassis crossmember corroded
slight play in o/s/f tractor joint - top pin
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
damage to drivers door and door trim panel loose
damage to passenger door
hole and corrosion at o/s cab floor/front bulkhead
n/s/f side lamp lens missing
n/s/r shock absorber shroud corroded
rear chassis crossmember corroded
slight play in o/s/f tractor joint - top pin
slight damage to front n/plate
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight damage to front n/plate
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
heavy surface corrosion on chassis
hole and corrosion at o/s/f mud flap mount
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F230 LFM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 F230 LFM, 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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F230 LFM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 July 1989.
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