MOT Status
ValidMileage
207,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under car been undersealed hiding brake pipes and any corrosion
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front dipped beam was slow to come on investigate and rectify
possible leak at rear of fuel pump
wiring loom was rubbing through on front prop shaft cable tied temp measure
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges wiring chafing on front prop shsaft (4.11 (a) (ii))
Front Steering arm modification unsafe panhard rod mount bolt missing o/s front (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft badly damaged uj badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under bonnet not clipped (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F505 MVU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 F505 MVU, 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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F505 MVU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 1989.
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