MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,789 miAbove average mileage for this year
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holes outside prescribed areas
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
holes outside prescribed areas
Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
heavy waxoiling of chassis body and underside components making inspection hard
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
engine mountings nuts missing
steering damper bolt loose
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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F703 CUG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F703 CUG, 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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F703 CUG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1989.
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