MOT Status
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266,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tell tale (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Tell tale (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake imbalance. 13% (limit 25%)
nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber dust covers corroded
slight rear brake imbalance
surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front chassis rails
temporary repair to centre exhaust mounting
Handbrake linkage worn slightly
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Handbrake linkage worn slightly
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coolant leaking
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F754 MAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 F754 MAP, 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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F754 MAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 1989.
Is F754 MAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for F754 MAP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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