MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,768 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement triangle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement triangle (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement triangle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement triangle (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fuel system component leaking lift pump (7.2.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Lower Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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F425 BNV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 F425 BNV, 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 F425 BNV registered?
F425 BNV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 1989.
Is F425 BNV safe to buy?
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