MOT Status
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139,083 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
n/s/r hub seal leaking slightly , o/s/f floor corroded,head lamp pattern only just acceptable,
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
n/s/r hub seal leaking slightly , o/s/f floor corroded,head lamp pattern only just acceptable,
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak from engine, gearbox and rear diff..
steering box and pump damp.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Diesel injecter pump appears damp
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight fluid leak from both tractor joints
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight fluid leak from both tractor joints
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
handbrake travel very high requires adjustment or repair
slight oil leak from both front tractor joint seals
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
handbrake travel very high requires adjustment or repair
slight oil leak from both front tractor joint seals
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside tractor joint leaking oil
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside tractor joint leaking
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F318 RTF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 F318 RTF, 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 F318 RTF registered?
F318 RTF is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.
Is F318 RTF safe to buy?
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