MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
266,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
offside and nearside rear bump stop mountings missing
offside and nearside rear bump stop mountings missing
both front brake pipes to flexi hoses
front to back brake pipe corroding.
nearside front brake pipe corroding.
top knuckle joint on steering slight play. †nearside front brake pipe corroding. †front to back brake pipe corroding.
both front brake pipes callepe †offside brake pipe †offside rear wheel bearing †nearside rear shocker leaking
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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F988 FHL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 F988 FHL, 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 F988 FHL registered?
F988 FHL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1989.
Is F988 FHL safe to buy?
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