MOT Status
ValidMileage
5,213 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect full of water (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F949 CUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 F949 CUX, 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 F949 CUX registered?
F949 CUX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.
Is F949 CUX safe to buy?
The MOT history for F949 CUX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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