MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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drivers seat is fixed position has no adjustment
slight play in steering box
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor pedal will pump up (3.3.C.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis as marked (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
drivers seat has no adjustment
steering has slight movement at box sector shaft
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting box section (6.6.6)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
drivers seat has no adjustment
Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear box section (6.6.6)
n/s rear shock absorber corroded around top mount
Front propshaft bolt loose
Offside Front no adjuster fitted
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front propshaft bolt loose
Offside Front no adjuster fitted
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
handbrake effort just within spec
handbrake travel slightly high
rear cross member corroding
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
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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F495 ENV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 F495 ENV, 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 F495 ENV registered?
F495 ENV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 1989.
Is F495 ENV safe to buy?
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