MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,978 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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general corrosion
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Oil leak
Centre Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F247 RHJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 F247 RHJ, 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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F247 RHJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1989.
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