MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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F401 ALS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 F401 ALS, 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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How do I check the history of F401 ALS?
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What year was F401 ALS registered?
F401 ALS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1989.
Is F401 ALS safe to buy?
The MOT history for F401 ALS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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