MOT Status
ValidMileage
174,704 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Propshaft component defective
Coolant leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.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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F59 OSR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 F59 OSR, 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 F59 OSR?
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What year was F59 OSR registered?
F59 OSR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 1989.
Is F59 OSR safe to buy?
The MOT history for F59 OSR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F59 OSR have outstanding finance?
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