MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,136 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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structure corroding
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
structure corroding
Brake performance not tested pipe burst no brake pedal (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe burst unable to test brakes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis repair near suspension mount not welded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake flex bracket broken
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shockers (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering corroded near suspension joint (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flex bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shockers (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F471 WPY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 F471 WPY, 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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F471 WPY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 1989.
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