MOT Status
ValidMileage
227,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Some surface corrosion forming on underside and chassis members.
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear A frame ball joint rubber deteriorated.
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)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
gas converted, cert number 31393
slight play in front prop shaft
suspension modified
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
gas converted, cert number 31393
slight play in front prop shaft
suspension modified
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
horn weak
n/s wiper needs adjusting
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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F482 SMO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 F482 SMO, 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 F482 SMO registered?
F482 SMO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 May 1989.
Is F482 SMO safe to buy?
The MOT history for F482 SMO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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