MOT Status
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232,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam center ball joint (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Chassis is corroded.
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Drivers footwell. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under anit-roll bar mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
slight spliting on rear fuel pipe
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Coolant leak water pump ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear rear prop shaft u/j slight play
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play off steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear prop shaft loose
Offside Front Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) uj joint (2.2.A.1a)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear prop shaft loose
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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F875 JAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 F875 JAO, 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 F875 JAO registered?
F875 JAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.
Is F875 JAO safe to buy?
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