MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,044 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
offside wiper poor
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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F59 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 TDU, 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 TDU?
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What year was F59 TDU registered?
F59 TDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 1989.
Is F59 TDU safe to buy?
The MOT history for F59 TDU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F59 TDU have outstanding finance?
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