MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine oil leaking
Power steering fluid weeping at steering box
Engine oil leaking
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering fluid weeping at steering box
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine oil leaking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine oil leaking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
front steering damper bush excessively worn
nearside mirror loose
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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F551 MCJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F551 MCJ, 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 F551 MCJ?
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What year was F551 MCJ registered?
F551 MCJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1989.
Is F551 MCJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for F551 MCJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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