MOT Status
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140,950 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
General light corrosion underside.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock absorber mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front axle swivel pin seals misting of oil
Nearside Front wheel corroded
Offside Rear wheel corroded
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front axle swivel pin seals misting of oil
Nearside Front wheel corroded
Offside Rear wheel corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BOTH (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Ball joint has slight play pitman arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
advice n/s rear tyre has cracks in side wall
advice o/s rear tyre has cracks in side wall
advice slight leak from o/s front king pin seal
advice slight play in front stabilizer bar bush
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F341 XEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 F341 XEJ, 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 F341 XEJ registered?
F341 XEJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 1989.
Is F341 XEJ safe to buy?
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