MOT Status
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36,072 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned both rear reflectors not damaged but block by rubber guard (4.8.2 (a) (i))
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint rear axle A-bar ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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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F498 DKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 F498 DKH, 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 F498 DKH registered?
F498 DKH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 February 1989.
Is F498 DKH safe to buy?
The MOT history for F498 DKH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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