MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,383 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
corrosion to both headlights and poor patterns
deep cut to tread n/s/r tyre
front hubs oily
recent undersealing to chassis and brake pipes under vehicle
surface corrosion to rear half of chassis
wear/perishing to rear a frame and radius arm bushes
welding repairs to chassis
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
corrosion to both headlights and poor patterns
deep cut to tread n/s/r tyre
front hubs oily
recent undersealing to chassis and brake pipes under vehicle
surface corrosion to rear half of chassis
wear/perishing to rear a frame and radius arm bushes
welding repairs to chassis
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
slight leak to power steering box lower seal
slight leak to power steering pump
All tyres cracking within tread
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight fluid leak on power steering pump
Slight leak on diesel tank
Slight oil leak between engine and gearbox
Vehicle underbody heavily painted
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
All tyres cracking within tread
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight fluid leak on power steering pump
Slight leak on diesel tank
Slight oil leak between engine and gearbox
Vehicle underbody heavily painted
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Coolant leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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F473 LRJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 F473 LRJ, 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 F473 LRJ registered?
F473 LRJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 1989.
Is F473 LRJ safe to buy?
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