MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,643 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chassis corroded
Oil leak
n/s mirror glass damaged
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s mirror glass damaged
Oil leak
brake pipes surface rust
slight blow rear exhaust
all chassis legs covered in under seal
front and rear coil springs very rusty
front spring caps very rust
n/s mirror cracked
rear to centre brake pipes covered in under seal
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
o/s drag link dust cover damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight damage to nearside windscreen
Oil leak
slight crack n/s wind screen
Oil leak
chassis surface rust
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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F62 SWS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 F62 SWS, 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 F62 SWS?
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What year was F62 SWS registered?
F62 SWS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 1989.
Is F62 SWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for F62 SWS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F62 SWS have outstanding finance?
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