MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,325 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Slight play in steering column UJ
Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp work both sides at same time (4.4.3 (b))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers parked in view (3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached both (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired both (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle pulls slightly right when braking
surface corrosion of all chassis. 2. exhaust system poor, offside door pillar poor and corroded.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
surface corrosion of all chassis. 2. exhaust system poor, offside door pillar poor and corroded.
slight play steering drop arm ball joint
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
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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F850 OTL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 F850 OTL, 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 F850 OTL registered?
F850 OTL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1989.
Is F850 OTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for F850 OTL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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