MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,985 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
exhaust box support missen
o/s rear tyre in poor condition
play in n/s rear wheelbearing
play in steering box
propshaft u.js badley worn
rear brake pipes in poor condition
seats in poor condition
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
intermitant faults wiv light switches
play in rear wheelbearings
propshaft u,j,s us
seats in very poor condition
tyres poor condition
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front hockey stick bushes worn
some play in steering ball joints
front hockey stick bushes worn
some play in steering ball joints
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
rear prop shaft rear u-j worn to excess
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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F696 LAA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F696 LAA, 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 F696 LAA registered?
F696 LAA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.
Is F696 LAA safe to buy?
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