MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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number plate lamps dim
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
number plate lamps dim
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
suspension components corroded
offside front tyre inner wall perished
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre has small cracks in tread + side wall
o/s/f tyre has small cracks in tread pattern
o/s/r tyre has small cracks in tread pattern
corrosion on nearside panel rail
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
fuel tank outriger o/s slightley corroded
no towball fitted at time of test
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
advise corrosion on off side center body mounting
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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F475 DCY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 F475 DCY, 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 F475 DCY registered?
F475 DCY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1989.
Is F475 DCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for F475 DCY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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