MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,842 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joints (7.1.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion foot well (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
brake paedal has long travel
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
p.a.s pump noisy
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
p.a.s pump noisy
general underbody corrosion
oil leak
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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F524 JRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 F524 JRM, 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 F524 JRM registered?
F524 JRM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1989.
Is F524 JRM safe to buy?
The MOT history for F524 JRM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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