MOT Status
ValidMileage
143,999 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
front diff pinion oil seal leaking
All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leaking from hub (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid not visible empty (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
front diff pinion oil seal leaking
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front lower bulkhead slightly corroded
rear ladder removed ( assumed for test)
steering balljoint rubber covers slightly perished/cracked
Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by roof ladder (0.1 (d))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s and n/s A posts rusty
rear cross member corroded
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock tower (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s and n/s A posts rusty
rear cross member corroded
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leaking from offside rear hub
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust boxes deteriorating
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight corrosion to rear chassis crossmember
weep of oil from steering box
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight corrosion to rear chassis crossmember
weep of oil from steering box
chips in windscreen
rear no plate in poor condition
slite oil leak from n/s/rear hub
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
chips in windscreen
rear no plate in poor condition
slite oil leak from n/s/rear hub
rear exhaust in poor condishion
slite oil leak at gear box
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s fog lamp affect by operation of another lamp
o/s/f washers poor
slight blow from exhaust rear section
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F909 RVL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 F909 RVL, 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 F909 RVL registered?
F909 RVL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is F909 RVL safe to buy?
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