MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
nearside rear mud flap insecure
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
possible leak from injector pump
slight damage to nearside rear indicator cover
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F625 RDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 F625 RDU, 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 F625 RDU registered?
F625 RDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1989.
Is F625 RDU safe to buy?
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