MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,216 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front hub seal damp
heavy underside corrosion
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
heavy underside corrosion
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
heavy underside corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
exhaust rear corroded
heavy underside corrosion
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
heavy underside corrosion
oil leaks
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/step (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
chips in screen
heavy underside corrosion
oil leaks
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
heavy underside corrosion
oil leaks
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
steering box damp
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
heavy underside corrosion
oil leaks
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
steering box damp
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
heavy underside corrosion
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
heavy underside corrosion
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
underside corrosion
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
underside corrosion
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
underside corrosion
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
underside corrosion
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
petrol pipes corroded
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front brake discs rusty
nearside front hub seal leaking
nearside seat belt fraying
small chip in windscreen
front brake discs rusty
nearside front hub seal leaking
nearside seat belt fraying
small chip in windscreen
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F49 JBW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 F49 JBW, 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 F49 JBW registered?
F49 JBW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1989.
Is F49 JBW safe to buy?
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