MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,801 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear suspension ball joint repaired with sealant
Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
corrosion repair carried out and cover over at rear
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
front brake discs
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
front brake discs
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s door corroded o/s door hinge pins worn
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s door corroded o/s door hinge pins worn
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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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F516 URW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 F516 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 F516 URW registered?
F516 URW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 July 1989.
Is F516 URW safe to buy?
The MOT history for F516 URW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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