MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,183 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
No vin plate displayed (FOUND ON CHASSIS)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
No vin plate displayed (FOUND ON CHASSIS)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front number plate deteriorated but still legible
front number plate deteriorated but still legible
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F357 TAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 F357 TAC, 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 F357 TAC registered?
F357 TAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.
Is F357 TAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for F357 TAC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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