MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,301 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
fog light switch playing up recommend replacement
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
fog light switch playing up recommend replacement
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s/f brake pipe corrodeing
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/f brake pipe corrodeing
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
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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F587 BWO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 F587 BWO, 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 F587 BWO registered?
F587 BWO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1989.
Is F587 BWO safe to buy?
The MOT history for F587 BWO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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