MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,747 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
All tyres slightly perished
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All tyres slightly perished
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
All tyres are perishing
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Inner Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All tyres are perishing
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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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F498 DUJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 F498 DUJ, 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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F498 DUJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.
Is F498 DUJ safe to buy?
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