MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,669 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight oil leak from offside front steering swivel/hub
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven Nearside rear brake slow to work (3.7.B.2)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight oil leak from offside front steering swivel/hub
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre joint (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both side front wiper blades starting to deteriorate but still clearing the screen
fuel filler cap seal starting to perish but still providing an effective seal
oil leak both front hubs
slight play between steering box and steering drop arm
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust pipe repaired with exhaust repair bandage
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Temporary repair to exhaust in two sections.
Winscreen heater fitted to dashboard. Not in swept area.
Temporary repair to exhaust tailpipe
Temporary repair to exhaust system
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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F698 JMW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 F698 JMW, 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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F698 JMW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 July 1989.
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