MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all under neath covered in underseal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Indicator switch faulty does not self cancel (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
all under neath covered in underseal
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Indicator switch faulty does not self cancel (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
all under neath covered in underseal
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nearside rear (2.4.G.2)
Axle swivel joint has excessive play offside front (2.5.A.3b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Headlamp aim too high nearside (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Side repeater not working nearside and offside (1.4.A.2c)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front chassis (2.2.C.1h)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front shock absorber upper mounting (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front shock absorber upper mounting (2.4.A.3)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear and offside rear crossmember (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear chassis (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)
Axle swivel joint has slight play nearside front (2.5.A.3b)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside rear (2.7.4)
Slight play in front propshaft universal joint
Spare tyre defective
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)
general corosion under vehicle
pas weep
slight play drag link end
slight play drag link ball joint
some corosion on chassis
towbar wiring faulty
some corosion on outriggers, rear anti roll links worn, n/s/r shock worn
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
F588 KWV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 F588 KWV, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of F588 KWV?
You can check the full history of F588 KWV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was F588 KWV registered?
F588 KWV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 1989.
Is F588 KWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for F588 KWV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F588 KWV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F588 KWV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.