MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,413 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Incorrect wheel nuts fitted
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front wheel bearing has play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting & offside (6.6.6)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front wheel bearings have play
Incorrect wheel nuts fitted
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight engine oil leak
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion and welding on chassis frame
locking nut on steering box worn should be replaced
oil leaks at rear diff and transfer box
Offside Drag link end loose at splined end (2.2.B.1d)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings on steering box shaft (2.2.B.1h)
Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion and welding on chassis frame
locking nut on steering box worn should be replaced
oil leaks at rear diff and transfer box
0/s door mirror glass broken
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
cover broken on towbar shocket
extra wide road wheels fitted none standerd steering wheel fitted
oil leak from oil cap pos back pressure engine
oil leaks at engine gearbox diff
play in n/s/rear hub bearing
play in passenges seat frame on back
smoke level high when first start engine
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
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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F23 WBD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F23 WBD, 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 F23 WBD registered?
F23 WBD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 1989.
Is F23 WBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for F23 WBD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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