MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
243,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front hub swivels have slight play
corrosion forming n/s/r chassis /bump stop
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front hub swivels have slight play
corrosion forming n/s/r chassis /bump stop
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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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F823 EAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 F823 EAW, 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 F823 EAW registered?
F823 EAW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1989.
Is F823 EAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for F823 EAW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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