MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle ns hub seal leaking (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting rear x member both sides (6.6.6)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting o/s/r chassis (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting rear x member (6.6.6)
both headlamps deteriorated
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
nsf tyre close to limit
rear chassis corroded near to rear x member
rear x member slightly corroded
slight play in n/s/f king pin
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
o/s/f wheel bearing slight rumble
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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F665 XCX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 F665 XCX, 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 F665 XCX registered?
F665 XCX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is F665 XCX safe to buy?
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