MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,482 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/outrigger/body mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/outrigger/body mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/crossmember rear of chassis and outer (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front door piller is corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front PROP SHAFT SLIDE WORN
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH BALL JOINT COVERS ON STEERING LINK ARM (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front PROP SHAFT SLIDE WORN
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH BALL JOINT COVERS ON STEERING LINK ARM (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Oil leak
track rod slight bend
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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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F982 DJC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 F982 DJC, 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 F982 DJC registered?
F982 DJC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1989.
Is F982 DJC safe to buy?
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