MOT Status
ValidMileage
91,097 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear of two trackrod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel well/lower bulkhead, below and to the side of the steering column to bulkhead mounting point (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under the bonnet in the bulkhead to the offside of the servo unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm bsll joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear of two trackrod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front of two track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel well/lower bulkhead, below and to the side of the steering column to bulkhead mounting point (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F233 HKJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 F233 HKJ, 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 F233 HKJ registered?
F233 HKJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1989.
Is F233 HKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for F233 HKJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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