MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,743 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
rear prop joint worn badly
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
rear prop joint worn
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F823 PST is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 F823 PST, 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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How do I check the history of F823 PST?
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What year was F823 PST registered?
F823 PST is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1989.
Is F823 PST safe to buy?
The MOT history for F823 PST shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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