MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leaks .various.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
oil leaks .various.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
all req attn soon.
rear of chassis very rusty,not PA.
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
all req attn soon.
rear of chassis very rusty,not PA.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
front prop uj worn out.
front prop uj worn out.
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F759 LWV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 F759 LWV, 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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F759 LWV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 1989.
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