MOT Status
ValidMileage
186,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabaliser (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear fuel tank cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive various places (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive various places (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
General under body corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive various places (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front outer (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front and both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front bulkhead corroded
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front outer (5.2.2a)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
general underbody corrosion
horn switch works intermittent
steering lock not working other form of anti theft fitted
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
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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F655 HCA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 F655 HCA, 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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F655 HCA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1989.
Is F655 HCA safe to buy?
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