MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,999 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
wiper speed control switch faulty
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint swivel (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint swivel (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
wiper continuous function inoperative
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Wipers in poor condition.
Exhaust blow at front section.
Exhaust blow at rear section.
N/S/F Tyre damaged on outer side wall.
N/S/R Body mount corroded.
Steering box drop arm ball joint worn.
Wear in N/S/F Upper swivel area.
Wear in O/S/F Upper swivel.
Wipers in poor condition.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
n/s/f caliper brake pipe corroding.
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
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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F492 RJU 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 72.2%.
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 F492 RJU, 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 F492 RJU registered?
F492 RJU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.
Is F492 RJU safe to buy?
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