MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,008 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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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F542 LGY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 F542 LGY, 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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How do I check the history of F542 LGY?
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What year was F542 LGY registered?
F542 LGY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 February 1989.
Is F542 LGY safe to buy?
The MOT history for F542 LGY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F542 LGY have outstanding finance?
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