MOT Status
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161,028 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer axle seal leaking
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front floor corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi behind bumpstop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside side step loose
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body corroded above lower door hinge both sides
both front swivel housing seals leaking
fuel pump wet with fuel but does not appear to be leaking
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Outer Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer axle seal leaking
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front floor corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi behind bumpstop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside side step loose
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body corroded above lower door hinge both sides
both front swivel housing seals leaking
fuel pump wet with fuel but does not appear to be leaking
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded To top of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Inner hub seal contaminated brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety From metal brake pipe to brake hose (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Inner hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
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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F947 WEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 F947 WEL, 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 F947 WEL registered?
F947 WEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1989.
Is F947 WEL safe to buy?
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