MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,960 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front axle radius arm bushes worn (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Oil leak n/s/r hub seal damp ()
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front axle radius arm bushes worn (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Oil leak n/s/r hub seal damp ()
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
gearbox oil leak
Offside Front suspension retaining device missing trailing arm nuts missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Rear Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering box leak (2.3.3b)
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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F85 KFC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F85 KFC, 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 F85 KFC registered?
F85 KFC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 1989.
Is F85 KFC safe to buy?
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