MOT Status
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84,035 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mounting behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mounting behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle play in steering ball (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle play in steering ball (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure both mountings (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside spot light inop
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside spot light inop
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
exhaust rubbers deteriorated
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
handbrake close to stop
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
handbrake close to stop
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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F519 KNJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 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 F519 KNJ, 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 F519 KNJ registered?
F519 KNJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.
Is F519 KNJ safe to buy?
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