MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,333 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
leakk from cltch cylinder, front cross member very rusty ATTENTION REQUIRED SOON.
indicators faded.headlamp lenses deteriorating.some rust on bulkhead.
slght wear in rear trailing arm bushes and osr wheel bearing.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slght wear in rear trailing arm bushes and osr wheel bearing.
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panhard rod end worn.may have leak of brake fluid from osr hub.some rust on sill outriggers.
both track rod ends worn to acceptable limit, front pads over 3/4 worn, rear hub damp,front cross member rusting.
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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F538 LKJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 F538 LKJ, 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 F538 LKJ registered?
F538 LKJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1989.
Is F538 LKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for F538 LKJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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