MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,971 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
chassis corroded
chassis has had patch welded to offside rear which is not a continuous seem weld, unable to clearly see if this was a repair due to excessive corrossion
power steering belt slipping on full lock but still maintaining full power assisted steering
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
all tyres perished around sidewalls close to rims
both front brake inner brake pads very low, unable to measure
chassis corroded
chassis has had patch welded to offside rear which is not a continuous seem weld, unable to clearly see if this was a repair due to excessive corrossion
power steering belt slipping on full lock but still maintaining full power assisted steering
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
all tyres starting to perish
chassis corroded
front brake pads getting low
metal brake pipes to front calipers corroded
metal brake pipes to front flexible hoses corroded
nearside rear halfshaft outer seal slightly leaking
offside centre bodymount( outer rigger ) corroded and holed but does not seriously reduce the strength of the body
offside rear shockabsorber has a slight misting of oil
rear diff has oil leak
slight leak from power steering box
slight play in nearside front wheelbearing
vehicle has arm attached to offside mirror which sticks out
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
all tyres starting to perish
chassis corroded
front brake pads getting low
metal brake pipes to front calipers corroded
metal brake pipes to front flexible hoses corroded
nearside rear halfshaft outer seal slightly leaking
offside centre bodymount( outer rigger ) corroded and holed but does not seriously reduce the strength of the body
offside rear shockabsorber has a slight misting of oil
rear diff has oil leak
slight leak from power steering box
slight play in nearside front wheelbearing
vehicle has arm attached to offside mirror which sticks out
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
metal brake pipes to front calipers slightly corroded
power steering belt slightly loose
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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F853 MFW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F853 MFW, 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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F853 MFW is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1989.
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