MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
279,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both (6.2.3 (c) (i))
n/s step corroded
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
n/s step corroded
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
n/s/f o/s/f hubs is leaking grease.
transfer box oil leak
Both front axle swivels slight leak
Transfer box slight leak
Both front axle swivels slight leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Transfer box slight leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
co and hc level on specified limits
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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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F513 URW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 F513 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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F513 URW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 July 1989.
Is F513 URW safe to buy?
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