MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,817 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Backbox metal hanger deteriorated, but still supporting
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop/ linkage arm (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Backbox metal hanger deteriorated, but still supporting
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering damper cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
corrosion at rear chassis by tow bar area o/side
front brake hoses cracked
o/s rear bump stop missing and n/s cracking away
steering box drop arm end ball joint ( slight play ) border line pass and gaiter split
corrosion at rear chassis by tow bar area o/side
front brake hoses cracked
o/s rear bump stop missing and n/s cracking away
steering box drop arm end ball joint ( slight play ) border line pass and gaiter split
door mirrors bit loose
front brake hoses cracking
n/s rear shock/absorber casing broken
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
door mirrors bit loose
front brake hoses cracking
n/s rear shock/absorber casing broken
unable to carry out full brake test ( burst pipe at rear under pressure )
o/s/s brake light worked when tapped
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 SBD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 F495 SBD, 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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F495 SBD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 July 1989.
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