MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system mid-section (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting o/s/n/s (6.6.6)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F242 LAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 F242 LAP, 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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F242 LAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1989.
Is F242 LAP safe to buy?
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