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F285 XNW

1988 Land Rover Defender

Bronze Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

221,524 mi
Last recorded221,524 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF285 XNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 221,524 miles

general underside corrosion

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 221,497 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced support bar that goes across the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 219,848 miles

Front diff leaking oil.

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box has a slight leak of oil. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 219,816 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested Both fronts. (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling suspension arm. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling suspension arm. (5.2.3 (f))

Front diff leaking oil.

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box has a slight leak of oil. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 217,979 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 217,974 miles

Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 217,786 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 215,971 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 210,731 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 210,731 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2016 205,402 miles

slight play steering play rear wheel bearings chassis & bulkhead corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2015 205,225 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center fool under battery (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings foot well (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear hub seals

rear fog light not work but can fail due to mot device not allowing

fog light not working

parking brake tell tale

Pass 3 Nov 2014 198,984 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play front arm bushes

Fail 3 Nov 2014 198,984 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play front arm bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2013 192,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 192,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 187,851 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 187,811 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2011 180,211 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 180,113 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 177,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to chassis

Pass 28 Apr 2009 176,003 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 173,176 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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F285 XNW is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Bronze with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 F285 XNW, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F285 XNW is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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