MOT Status
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65,175 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Swivel hub damp with oil
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center to rear (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer insecure Center (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Swivel hub damp with oil
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
reverse lights not working
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
reverse lights not working
Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front hub swivel seal leaking
nearside front hub swivel seal leaking
slight play in steering damper bush
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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F543 JFM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 F543 JFM, 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 F543 JFM registered?
F543 JFM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1989.
Is F543 JFM safe to buy?
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