MOT Status
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176,645 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
chassis repairs covered in paint/wax oil
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind brake hose (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake pipe nut corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cone (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cone (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Centre Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F381 LCA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 F381 LCA, 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 F381 LCA registered?
F381 LCA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 1989.
Is F381 LCA safe to buy?
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