MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,843 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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F239 LRG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 F239 LRG, 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 F239 LRG registered?
F239 LRG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1989.
Is F239 LRG safe to buy?
The MOT history for F239 LRG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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