MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,958 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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light underbody corrosion
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underside surface corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn SPRING BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both rear suspension bump stops missing
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear suspension bump stops missing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
bell houseing bolts missing from lower section.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
bell houseing bolts missing from lower section.
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s rear bump stop missing
oil leaking on to the front exhaust pipe †slight oil leak from n/s front sphere
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
oil leaking on to the front exhaust pipe †slight oil leak from n/s front sphere seal †
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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F509 URW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 F509 URW, 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 F509 URW registered?
F509 URW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 1989.
Is F509 URW safe to buy?
The MOT history for F509 URW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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