MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Underbody corrosion on suspension components
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Underbody corrosion on suspension components
both headlights have been changed to led complete units image is perfect contacted help desk advised me to pass as its complete unit fitted and not just a bulb
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
both front flexable brake hoses are non standard
slight movement in both front lower trailing arm bushes
all four tyres starting to go out of shape
both front flexable brake hoses non-standard
exhaust rusty
engine oil leaks
gearbox oil leaks
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine oil leaks
gearbox oil leaks
N/S REAR TYRE SIDE WALL IN POOR CODITION
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
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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F635 DDA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 F635 DDA, 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 F635 DDA registered?
F635 DDA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 1989.
Is F635 DDA safe to buy?
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