MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion evident n/s/r chassis rail behind spring.front pads on limit
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion evident n/s/r chassis rail behind spring.front pads on limit
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seepage O/S/F shock absober.
CORROSION EVIDENT AT REAR CHASSIS RAILS ADJACENT TO SPRING MOUNTINGS.O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER IN POOR CONDITION.
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F531 VCV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 F531 VCV, 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 F531 VCV registered?
F531 VCV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 January 1989.
Is F531 VCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for F531 VCV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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