MOT Status
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248,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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signs of corrosion throughout
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play found at both road wheels whilst jacked (5.1.3 (a) (i))
areas of underside undersealed
underside muddy
Nearside Front headlight fixings loose
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front headlight fixings loose
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on the limit play found at the road wheel whilst jacked (may need repair or adjustment ) (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear drum appears damp (maybe from maintenance?)
Offside Rear hand brake efficiency reading lower than expected
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play play found at the road wheel when jacked (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor corroded
handbrake readings just met the requirements
underside of vehicle has been wax oiled
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in the inner wing area front part of the chassis ,and very front near bumper fittings . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor corroded
handbrake readings just met the requirements
underside of vehicle has been wax oiled
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
non standard brake pipe supports
under body has been generously wax oil protected
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear wheels difficult to turn by hand
drivers seat adjustment is stiff
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
chassis and pipes waxoyled
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F803 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 F803 SAC, 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 F803 SAC registered?
F803 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 1989.
Is F803 SAC safe to buy?
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