MOT Status
ValidMileage
152,948 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Hub seal slight weep
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Hub seal slight weep
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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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F718 EFL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 F718 EFL, 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 F718 EFL registered?
F718 EFL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1989.
Is F718 EFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for F718 EFL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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